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Saturday, September 13, 2014
Everything Happens For A Reason: LovePanky Reblog
Everything Happens For A Reason: LovePanky Reblog: Just in case you don't have time to look for juicy articles on the web, I did the homework and came up with this. Sleep well. Betwe...
LovePanky Reblog
Just in case you don't have time to look for juicy articles on the web, I did the homework and came up with this.
Sleep well.
Between the Sheets
Sleep well.
Between the Sheets
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Everything Happens For A Reason: Dear Faith, Hope and Love:
Everything Happens For A Reason: Dear Faith, Hope and Love:: Dear Faith, Hope and Love: I don't think there are any three words in this world more undefined than you. In fact, there are so many...
Dear Faith, Hope and Love:
Dear Faith, Hope and Love:
I don't think there are any three words in this world more undefined than you. In fact, there are so many different definitions, opinions and thoughts to describe you that you become lost in our world of importance. Many have tried to define you from Merriam-Webster dictionary to the opinions of theologians and, yes, each and every one of us. I know there are many who can quote chapter and verse from the Gospel, which I enjoy, but this letter is to Faith, Hope and Love.
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Merriam-Webster describes Faith as a noun, which we know from grammar school is a person, place or thing. The definition is: Something that is believed, especially with strong conviction. (Merriam-Webster). The dictionary citing also gives examples of faith, straightforward black and white, which I particularly enjoyed:
*Faith in Government has been badly shaken by recent scandals.
*She says that her faith has given her courage to deal with this tragedy.
These are definitions of how the word Faith is used in the English language, but takes us nowhere in really understanding who or what Faith is.
Most of the definitions of Faith in the history of Christian theology have followed biblical formulation in the Letter to the Hebrews (11:1): the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Faith in Christianity).
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Faith, hope and love exist in every one of us, in every moment of our lives and in all that we do. As individual as we all are, faith, hope and love is just as unique to each person as Faith is to the world. Faith is what makes tomorrow possible and yesterday meaningful, but again only with hope and love.
Faith intermingles with Hope and is held together by Love "the glue" that makes all three work. Take out Hope and/or Love and Faith is a Merriam-Webster word used in the English language.
So, we are nowhere near a description of Faith, but we can look at lovely quotes that connect with the soul that bring us closer in certain ways - Faith being something we cannot see but only feel, like the wind caressing your cheeks or the warmth of the sun - in other words, "blind faith or belief in a feeling we cannot prove." While that may be partly true, I believe that Faith, Hope and Love dwell together for a reason. I believe there is good in each and every person in the world, albeit sometimes we must peel back some layers to find it and sometimes goodness is seen in the private final moments of someone's journey..I believe it is there. I cannot prove this theory of mine - you see, it is based on Faith, Hope and Love. Faith in mankind, enough Hope for the entire world and Love for everyone in my reach.
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Faith is also found everyday in forgiveness. You see, in forgiveness, we not only set whatever or whoever we are forgiving free, but we set ourselves free at the same time. Free from hate, free from contempt, free from judgement. Forgiveness, in other words, is huge. While the definition for forgiveness is an easier word to define it is also a close cousin to Faith, Hope and Love.
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What would our world look like today if these three components ruled all of our decisions? It doesn't matter what religion you worship or do not worship, Faith, Hope and Love can be a part of each and every one of us. World leaders would approach political decisions much differently if governed by a different beacon. There would be no terrorist groups using violence to assert their beliefs, no need to pass concealed weapons permits, no violent crimes against mankind. Ahhh, but that would be a perfect world and such a simple answer to such complicated questions are just not in the cards.
Powered and held together by Love, Hope and Faith empower each of us in our families, with our friends, in our communities, in our government, our schools, which makes a significant difference. I certainly don't have all the answers, but I know that each of us has the power to have enough Hope for the entire world, and enough Love that empowers both Faith and Hope in small miracles every single day and that makes a huge difference.
Love gives you hope, courage, strength. Hope gives you Faith. Keep Loving, Keep Hoping.
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I don't think there are any three words in this world more undefined than you. In fact, there are so many different definitions, opinions and thoughts to describe you that you become lost in our world of importance. Many have tried to define you from Merriam-Webster dictionary to the opinions of theologians and, yes, each and every one of us. I know there are many who can quote chapter and verse from the Gospel, which I enjoy, but this letter is to Faith, Hope and Love.
Merriam-Webster describes Faith as a noun, which we know from grammar school is a person, place or thing. The definition is: Something that is believed, especially with strong conviction. (Merriam-Webster). The dictionary citing also gives examples of faith, straightforward black and white, which I particularly enjoyed:
*Faith in Government has been badly shaken by recent scandals.
*She says that her faith has given her courage to deal with this tragedy.
These are definitions of how the word Faith is used in the English language, but takes us nowhere in really understanding who or what Faith is.
Most of the definitions of Faith in the history of Christian theology have followed biblical formulation in the Letter to the Hebrews (11:1): the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Faith in Christianity).
Faith, hope and love exist in every one of us, in every moment of our lives and in all that we do. As individual as we all are, faith, hope and love is just as unique to each person as Faith is to the world. Faith is what makes tomorrow possible and yesterday meaningful, but again only with hope and love.
Faith intermingles with Hope and is held together by Love "the glue" that makes all three work. Take out Hope and/or Love and Faith is a Merriam-Webster word used in the English language.
So, we are nowhere near a description of Faith, but we can look at lovely quotes that connect with the soul that bring us closer in certain ways - Faith being something we cannot see but only feel, like the wind caressing your cheeks or the warmth of the sun - in other words, "blind faith or belief in a feeling we cannot prove." While that may be partly true, I believe that Faith, Hope and Love dwell together for a reason. I believe there is good in each and every person in the world, albeit sometimes we must peel back some layers to find it and sometimes goodness is seen in the private final moments of someone's journey..I believe it is there. I cannot prove this theory of mine - you see, it is based on Faith, Hope and Love. Faith in mankind, enough Hope for the entire world and Love for everyone in my reach.
Faith is also found everyday in forgiveness. You see, in forgiveness, we not only set whatever or whoever we are forgiving free, but we set ourselves free at the same time. Free from hate, free from contempt, free from judgement. Forgiveness, in other words, is huge. While the definition for forgiveness is an easier word to define it is also a close cousin to Faith, Hope and Love.
What would our world look like today if these three components ruled all of our decisions? It doesn't matter what religion you worship or do not worship, Faith, Hope and Love can be a part of each and every one of us. World leaders would approach political decisions much differently if governed by a different beacon. There would be no terrorist groups using violence to assert their beliefs, no need to pass concealed weapons permits, no violent crimes against mankind. Ahhh, but that would be a perfect world and such a simple answer to such complicated questions are just not in the cards.
Powered and held together by Love, Hope and Faith empower each of us in our families, with our friends, in our communities, in our government, our schools, which makes a significant difference. I certainly don't have all the answers, but I know that each of us has the power to have enough Hope for the entire world, and enough Love that empowers both Faith and Hope in small miracles every single day and that makes a huge difference.
Love gives you hope, courage, strength. Hope gives you Faith. Keep Loving, Keep Hoping.
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