And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32).
Never try to force other people to accept spiritual truth. Instead, see to it that they are so favorably impressed by your own life and conduct, and by the peace and joy that radiate from you, that they will come running to you of their own accord, begging you to give them the wonderful thing that you have. To do this is to make your soul truly the city upon a hill that cannot be hidden because it is the City of God. This is to let your light shine to the glorifying of your Father which is in Heaven.
This day we have the opportunity to shine God’s love, grace and power on all those we touch or for whom we pray. This day we can lift up, strengthen and glorify every person we care about. To do so we must start with ourselves.
Let us all give ourselves joy, peace and gladness today so that it envelops everyone with whom we interact. Then we can live in the garden God gave us and share it with those we care about. Then we can marvel at the positive change that we see in them.
Shine on,
Z gardener
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