Christian Reflection and Prayer

Thorns assert themselves. They protrude outward
and prick anyone who comes near them. A rose,
on the other hand, is soft and gentle. It spends its
life opening up, offering those who come close a
gift of beautiful fragrance and a pleasing sight.
The rose and the thorn are two visual aids for
understanding what it means to be a person of
kindness or a self-centered individual. Selfishness
is closed to others, sharp, and ugly. Kindness is
open to others, giving, and beautiful.

We live in a world where selfishness reigns.
People are far more focused on what they can
get than on what they can give. In this
me-centered world, life can get a little thorny,
people are pricked and bleed. Our mission is to
be “the rose among the thorns,” to be a bastion
of kindness in a sea of selfishness and a true
reflection of God’s love. We need to offer hugs
and smiles, food and warmth. We need to give
generously and love passionately.

NOTHING IN THE WORLD IS MORE
BEAUTIFUL THAN THAT!

Scripture:

“Praise him, sun and moon;
Praise him, all you shining stars.”
Psalm 148:3

Reflection:

In my daily devotions, I have been reading a great
deal about Praising God.  This is one of the
greatest themes in the Bible.  Praising God is an
act of worship.  

We generally think that praising God means
saying or singing something. However, there
is another, perhaps even more powerful, way
to praise our Creator — by being a creation
that reflects His glory. When we are kind,
people learn that God is kind. When we are
compassionate, we teach that God is
compassionate. Everything we do — the good
and the bad — is a reflection of the One who
made us.

When we reflect God’s goodness to others,
we become His greatest praise.

PRAISE BE TO GOD!