“Affirmation of life is the spiritual act by which man ceases to live unreflectively and begins to devote himself to his life with reverence in order to raise it to its true value. To affirm life is to deepen, to make more inward, and to exalt the will to live”
Albert Schweitzer
(Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly / Julie Cook / 2016)
We live in a world that not only embraces but is equally embraced by violence….
We warp ourselves tightly in the maelstrom of discord and bloodshed
It oozes in and out of our entertainment…
It’s become our way of life
And serves us as a means to an end.
Gangs
Bullying
Abortions
Terrorists
Wars to end wars…
Teetering out of balance…out of control…
the scale is tilting…
Has it tilted too far?
Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things,
things planned long ago.
Psalm 25:1
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As always Vincent, I thank you. I also pray that you and that gut of yours are hanging in there–happily, together 🙂
You’re very welcome Julie, here’s an update. Surgery not as eminent, may not need surgeryat all. Dr. says I’m healing better than anticipated. Thank you so much for all your prayers, God bless you and yours my friend! 🙂
Woooowhooo Vincent!! That is great news indeed 🙂
Amen and Amen!
When we have respect for the dignity of all living creations of God and when we recognize the interconnectedness and interdependence of all, then we will be on the path that God intended us to walk. Blessings Julie!
Amen Lynda 🙂
Sadly too many people have no respect for anything including themselves. Not only that but they have no reverence for anything.
🙂 ❤
Wonderful post.
Again, thank you