Meditations on "Acceptance"

For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.

As we noted yesterday, when we acknowledge that we have value in the sight of God and base our worth and identity on this, rather than on the opinions of others, we will begin to experience peace, freedom, and security.

God, our creator, loves us with unconditional love and offers us friendship on a personal basis.

Too many of us carry a harsh picture of God and believe He looks for ways to be displeased with us.

A remarkable change takes place in our thinking and even our desires when we turn our will and our lives over to God’s care.

In recovery, many of us are plagued by a nagging sense of guilt when we make plans and, for various reasons, fail to achieve them.

Forgiveness happens when a person lets go of actual violations and transgressions committed against them.

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me.

The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

We have just celebrated Christmas and the New Year and now begin to ponder what the year ahead may bring for each of us.

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Why not just settle for a winter holiday of Santa and snow and parties and gifts?