Imagine if Jethro were twins. We would have to get used to two personalities. Jethro changes his expression as quickly as he breathes, but just two snaps will do this time. How precious children are and how fascinating is their development. How reliant they are of our love and care. For Jethro it is especially Bec at the moment. All mothers hanging in there with their babies should be given an OBE or even knighthood. Mothers experience the cutting edge of God's creation first hand and influence a future genreation at its foundation. They are leaders of the highest order.
I am a primary school chaplain and have created this blog to provide children's story book reading, woodcraft projects, nature experiences and other general school based support.
We have nine basic spiritual needs: 1. a viable philosophy of life; 2. constructive lifestyle guidance; 3. our relationship with an energising God; 4. our soul as the centre of our being; 5. hope in the midst of our losses; 6. reconciliation replacing guilt; 7. our being valued by God; 8. our moments of transcendence; 9. our belonging to a caring community.
And according to the Bible, there are nine spiritual gifts: Love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.
Another list of nine
These are drawn from Romans 12:10-13
1. With brothherly/sisterly love, be devoted
2. With honour, raise another above yourself
3. With zeal, never be lacking
4. With your spirit, be fervent
5. With the Lord, be doers and not just hearers
6. With hope, be joyful
7. With affliction, be patient
8. With prayer, continue at it
9. With the needy, share and be hospitable
These nine practical steps for Christian life grow out of sincere love, doing what is good (verse 9).
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1 comment:
thankyou for your acolades, Dad! I agree with you about mother, and found your words really inspiring...
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