Greetings Dear Reader,
Often, in discussing
the use of time I have pointed out that there are no neutral moments. Every instant is used for light or darkness. Every minute is spent on good or evil.
This is a primary
purpose in walking with the understanding that we must be aware always. We must seek right and righteousness in all of
our thoughts, words, and actions.
Further, it is why we must focus on loving the Father and each other
with every instant of life.
You may think it puerile,
but I am going to express a definition of love.
We cannot define love in our own terms.
Love must be expressed in balance with justice, holiness, goodness, and
righteousness. To try to love without
the other elements, is not loving. It is
a shadow of love that eventually leaves one wanting and harmed.
If, however, we
love others in balance with these other elements, love is more powerful than
any force there is. Even if those we
show love in this light never respond, we have not wasted a moment. If they treat our love with disdain and
judgment or refuse to give and be loving in return, the love shown is not
void. Love given unconditionally is
never wasted.
If we are to
capture every moment in time and use it well, then we can only do this by
focusing on finding the love of God in that moment and reflecting it on those
around us. When we claim to love others
and do not do this, then we are not on a path of truth. We are not able to use time well if we do not
invest it in the two great commands.
Even if we never
see the positive results of our efforts, we can journey onward knowing that we
have used the moments to love others. If
we are wronged for doing right then the Father promises us that he will make
all things right eventually. That has to
be enough to motivate me to continue to seek him and love others in every
moment.
As we walk together
Dear Reader, I want to become better at showing you love in every grain of time. That does not mean that I will always agree
with you or accept your point of view on things. What I will do is strive to love you where you
are and hope that you see the Father’s love for you in it. I know that even if that is never enough for
you that I will not have wasted a second in loving you. When the crucible of time burns away
everything else, loving others will always remain.
Wishing you joy in
the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus
said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of
Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new
and old things from his great treasure store.”
(͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Contacts for Aramis Thorn:
Support Page on
Patreon: www.patreon.com/aramisthorn
Bookings: aramisthorn@aramisthorn.com
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment