Tag: Virtue

We are called to live with purpose. When we live with purpose, we scatter flowers of respect and love around us. To use this one life that we have well is the pathway through death to life.

What does God’s goodness look like? As I seek, what do I find? My respectful posture helps me see the sphere where mercy and faithfulness meet.

Before we learn to love, our hearts are often filled with anger, self-pity, and sadness. The world goes on and we come to hate the ride. But when we are touched by a power greater than ourselves, love fills our hearts. We begin to love life. Love is really caring about what happens to other people. Love is what makes the ride worth it.

How do we cultivate the fruit of gentleness? We can start thinking of others and decide to be gentle in our words. These actions lead us to greatness.

Do you spend time in reflection or is every minute filled with activity, to dos, or mindlessly scrolling through social? How often do you take a good hard look at yourself? Whether it be physically in the mirror or through an inventory of your thoughts and actions?

Do you ever notice your violent thoughts and tendencies? We all have them and I know I’ve had a hard time accepting I have them.

Life is about becoming. It’s not about doing and having. These are the distractions that get in our way.