Tomorrow

Tomorrow our little practice begins in earnest, and so I
just wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you all.

First off-“40 Days” has become truly global! From Europe to Africa, From the Pacific Rim
to the Americas, From Asia to Oceania and even Elephant Island, Antarctica (but
only in the summer). We are represented on every continent! That just amazes
me-although I can’t give you any good reason why it should. The
love and kindness we desire to know and share knows no geographical limits.

Second-I have noticed a potential danger in this over the
past several days—There have been times when I’m visiting our group and have
nothing to say, and I find myself tempted to “force it” of “fake it” in order
to feel as though I “fit in”. As if something to post is the price of admission
to our little fellowship. And I would suppose that if I feel like that, there
are probably others who do as well. Let me address this by borrowing a thought
from “The Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous

“Do not be
discouraged. No one among us has been able to maintain anything like perfect
adherence to these principles…the point is that we are willing to grow…we claim
progress, rather than perfection.”

And lastly-I’d like to leave you with this image from a
Chinese proverb I was reminded of last night; “Fragrance lingers on the hand
that offers roses.”

Grace and peace to all!

Jack

I tickled my boys on the couch this morning before work. I wish my dad would have done that with me. I never remember him ever doing that.

Eager Kindness

Eager Kindness

(Christ)” gave himself for us to redeem us from all
wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own; eager to
do what is good.” Titus 2:14

There are many here at “40 Days of Kindness” who have
decided that they are simply not going to be able to wait for March 9th
to begin! I think that they illustrate something important, something that for
the lack of a better term I will call the “goal” of all of this-to love others
by being kind as a lifestyle rather than a campaign.

They are an inspiration to me! Their example “spurs me on to love and good
deeds”.

They also make it a little clearer to me that I need to take
“The Christ Life” out of the box I confine it to in my own day-to-day and ALLOW
Him to consume me more completely. To relinquish control and allow God to form
me into the little piece of the mosaic He creates to show His Self to the
world.

“He’s built a monument, His very people” David Crowder

Wendy

I am mailing a card to my Grandma just to say that I am thinking about her. :)

Missy

I was in line to visit my son last night at the local jail..and a lady with her hands full..two twins..came in and just broke the line..got right in front of me. Instead of being angry, I ask her if I could help her with her babies while she sat down...she looked exhausted. She smiled and I was her friend for the night...sadly their daddy was in jail.

Missy

I went to a dinner for ALS, and they had lots of donated cake left over. Most people were taking one piece of cake home. I ask for a large box...i filled it to the brim..took it to the projects and gave it to a family that lives in such pov...erty that their floors are dirt and the 4 little children never have shoes on their little feet. They dug into that varity like it was Christmas!!! and loved every bite!! (the lady at the dinner gave me a stern look,like I was not supposed to be so greedy to take so much cake..I told her where it was going..but by her look..she didn't believe me..oh well) Please pray for this family...

Debi

I have been helping people by running errands for them, giving of food when needed, taking people to the store, making calls for people and even going to the doctor with people...