Are the words from my brother, Kevin, that I can’t seem to get out of my head this beautiful Sunday. This is where I believe God is calling us all – to be His angels in the world. God, I’m in! That means not being so hard on myself or on others. To see the good, their innocence, and what people are capable of becoming. Not on the past failures, fallings, and mistakes. To forgive endlessly with the hope that better days are ahead, by God’s grace. To be kinder and gentler with our words (holding some back when necessary) and focused on building others up, not tearing them down.
I loved my exercise today running with the Bowerman Track Club (BTC). They are a group of Olympian athletes who train together. They said they’re there for each other on the good days and the days when they just need someone to hold their hand to make it through. Another reason why I’m so grateful and loyal to Kevin, he was there to hold my hand to help me through some tough days, and at the same time he left me with some powerful wisdom to take with me through the rest of my life. Like this message of being God’s angel and PATIENCE.
I played the message Kevin sent me on Whatsapp to my sons and hubby today. I want the boys to learn this lesson of family and being united to help each other. To be a team like the BTC helping to make each other better and just being there to support and help each other through difficult times.
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!”
The BTC also talked about embracing our weaknesses. I can always do with that reminder. I’m still working on being more focused, disciplined, and less procrastinating (a form of laziness is how Devon Franklin puts it!).
The Call to Endurance:
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”
