Friday, May 20, 2011

Reflecting Him

"Wisdom brightens a man’s face and changes its hard appearance."  Ecclesiastes 8:1

 Kyle...2004
Crazy Hair Day at VBS

I spent the last two weeks working a job that deals with people.  Did you know that there are lots of different people?  Joyful people.  Encouraging people.  Content people. 

Then there are people hardened by life.  Some people are heavy with anger, bitterness, or fear.  You can see it written on their faces, hear it in their words, and recognize it their attitudes. In some ways it was immediately obvious, and unfortunately wasn't attractive or always fun to come in contact with.  Many times my heart just wanted to reach out to those people and ask them if they knew Jesus loved them.  Oh what a difference He could make in their lives.

I pray that Alyssa and Kyle have attitudes that reflect God living in the center of their hearts.  I pray that their demeanor is one that is marked by the fragrance of His Spirit emanating from within.  May even the appearance of their face shine Jesus.

  Alyssa...2004

Lord, you brighten a man's face and can change a hard appearance.  I pray that Alyssa and Kyle's face shine bright to the world around them.  It would be true evidence that you are alive and active in their lives.  Protect them, Father, from bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, selfishness, pride and greed that would cause them to look hard and ugly to those they interact with.  Fill them instead with peace, joy, hope, kindness, compassion, love, and humility, proving to be your disciples.  May Alyssa and Kyle reflect you!

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