part 1 Have you ever 'done' theology? I was amazed by a subject offered in our Religious Science course on "studying and doing theology"...our professors engaged us to live among the poor in the squatters area. It reminded me of the first time I stepped into our mission house...okay, okay...I didn't have to walk barefoot nor sleep on the floor, nor dig out food from the garbage... the thing is, it's so easy to romanticize poverty. I could do away with less clothes, a non airconditioned room and a tv/radioless area... but when a friend asks me for my webster or my favorite book, or to spare time to listen to a patient after duty hours or to spend less time with my virtual world... it is difficult to let go! These are my riches...inordinate attachments... soft addictions . It's a lot easier living among the poor... but becoming one myself in its real sense is a challenge ... Didn't God Himself, the Word, assume our huma
“If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me”....loved it....
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A very tender video with a loving message
ReplyDeleteSo true...we find God best in the life and loving. Hugs, dearest Melissa.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...As always..XOXOXOXO
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Touching Melissa! We all need love and appreciation! How wonderful to receive that from friends and family. Thank you for touching my life with this video, Melissa! Have a blessed day :)
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTo be loved by someone and truly appreciated and loved for the person you are, and not the person the one you're with wants you to be, is one of the greatest gifts one can give another. Acceptance..a beautiful thing. Great video.
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Beautiful message Melissa :)
ReplyDeleteAn inspirational video. Sometimes in life, we get so busy that we forget to tell others a good word and don't hear much ourselves. This was so refreshing :)
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so lovely! The images, music and words in this video are beautiful and inspirational!
ReplyDeleteAnother video I missed commenting on, geez! Great video! Inspirational message! Thanks for participating.
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