How good and
pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
- Psalm 133:1
I wanted to share some reflections on our recent chapter retreat in southwest Missouri. From Friday night until Sunday morning, we immersed ourselves in a four-session Bible study, enjoyed the thrill of riding dirt bikes and ATVs, engaged in games and crafts, and held a worship service. Even though part of Saturday brought torrential rain, it didn't dampen our spirits. We were together, cherishing the community and unity of our chapter. Being cut off from the rest of the world for the weekend was truly amazing, and I believe everyone walked away on Sunday with hearts full.
Sadly, upon returning to society, I find myself heartbroken by the state of the world. It seems not much has changed. Differences in opinion should not prevent us from loving each other. Silence on a subject doesn't mean indifference. Topics like politics, race, religion, and money have become divisive, often dealing the final blow to fragile friendships. In recent years, we've seen families torn apart over differing outlooks on various subjects.
Back in 2016, a dear friend wrote to me: "I wish we would live like Jesus lived. Families lived together. Everyone in Nazareth knew each other, knew who was good and who could not be trusted, and they all encouraged each other to live in peace. There were no phones, no TV, no PCs, and travel for work and living was rare. These close personal relationships bound people together. I know we wouldn't have all these luxuries, but God never gave those things to Adam and Eve, and He loved them with all His being. He didn't build them a home; He made a garden for them. It wasn't until after the flood that scriptures speak of rain or cold and the need for shelter."
I agree with my friend. I wish we could live in unity as they did back then. Sadly, today's world is too full of pain.
Take care and remember to cherish our time together.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Psalm 133:1
I wanted to share some reflections on our recent chapter retreat in southwest Missouri. From Friday night until Sunday morning, we immersed ourselves in a four-session Bible study, enjoyed the thrill of riding dirt bikes and ATVs, engaged in games and crafts, and held a worship service. Even though part of Saturday brought torrential rain, it didn't dampen our spirits. We were together, cherishing the community and unity of our chapter. Being cut off from the rest of the world for the weekend was truly amazing, and I believe everyone walked away on Sunday with hearts full.
Sadly, upon returning to society, I find myself heartbroken by the state of the world. It seems not much has changed. Differences in opinion should not prevent us from loving each other. Silence on a subject doesn't mean indifference. Topics like politics, race, religion, and money have become divisive, often dealing the final blow to fragile friendships. In recent years, we've seen families torn apart over differing outlooks on various subjects.
Back in 2016, a dear friend wrote to me: "I wish we would live like Jesus lived. Families lived together. Everyone in Nazareth knew each other, knew who was good and who could not be trusted, and they all encouraged each other to live in peace. There were no phones, no TV, no PCs, and travel for work and living was rare. These close personal relationships bound people together. I know we wouldn't have all these luxuries, but God never gave those things to Adam and Eve, and He loved them with all His being. He didn't build them a home; He made a garden for them. It wasn't until after the flood that scriptures speak of rain or cold and the need for shelter."
I agree with my friend. I wish we could live in unity as they did back then. Sadly, today's world is too full of pain.
Take care and remember to cherish our time together.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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