ultimately,
it's a call to love authentically...
ultimately,
it's a call to love authentically...
choosing
simple
authentic
helpful
responses
Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
Eugene Peterson
God, I desire to know, understand and offer Your 'good'
please use any means necessary to keep me focused on what You call 'good' in me and all others, as I work on responding always with love...
and show me the self that can always be loved
primary - infinite - spiritual
Purpose
Gifts
the Greater Good
Beliefs & Values
secondary - finite - human/flesh
Power
Resources
Greatness
Proof & Measurables
God, give me wisdom to maintain a healthy balance
where my creative SELF seeks to support & embolden the created SELF
Purpose | Power
Gifts | Resources
the Greater Good | Greatness
Beliefs & Values | Proof & Measurables
as my authentic self
may I focus on seeing
the good that exists
in the space I share with others
and do my creative best
to enjoy the blessings
that this good brings
coCreate a loving response through integration of the authentic SELF into relational spaces
SELFHOOD
- KNOW WHAT'S GOOD -
in the innermost being, receiving God's perspective and renewing a God-centered SELF
remind me of what You call good and show me the good work You have for me to do
PERSONHOOD
- SEEK WHAT'S BETTER -
in relationship with others, refining understanding of living & loving from a God-centered SELF
thank you for the people that help me better understand and practice Your good
NEIGHBORHOOD
- OFFER WHAT'S BEST -
in the world at large, responding in love according to the creative best response as a God-centered SELF
and lead me in the way that helps me see Your good work in my world and join You in it as my authentic self
Father, [in my SELFHOOD]
help me to live this day to the full,
being true to You, in every way
Jesus, [in my PERSONHOOD]
help me to give myself away to others, being kind to everyone I meet
Spirit, [in my NEIGHBORHOOD]
help me to love the lost,
proclaiming Christ in all I do and say
adapted/inspired by the daily devotional
may I never stop seeking to better understand the role of SELF in the command:
"...love the Lord your God
with all your heart, soul and mind -
and love your neighbor
as yourSELF..."
believing that when I seek to focus on the good in someone's SELF - everything else seems to fall into place
because I can &
because it matters