I will share with you that I tend to hold a grudge, stay mad longer than I should, and can turn the air around me to ice. As a young person, I learned how to pull in, shut down, and freeze up. It was a defense mechanism one I sadly still use today.
The problem with this frozen status is nothing comes in, and nothing goes out. I can’t say nothing goes out because a lot of prayers go out. I know sitting in my freezer glaring out at the world gets me nowhere, but I often can’t move; slowly, God starts to move me. One step, a little thawing, talk to the grandbabies because they always make me feel good and laugh.
This Sunday, my pastor taught on isolation and the dangers of; the fact that God made us to be part of a community, to belong, to share, to lean on and hold each other up. I say this because I know how easy it is to shut the community out in times of sorrow, and that’s when we need them the most.
Galatians 6:10 ESV “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
Romans 1:11-12 ESV “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you-that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.”
If you happen to notice some frost forming, ice gathering, cold emanating from you or someone you know, reach out with a warm touch or let that warm touch reach into you. You will appreciate the love, and so will they. Be blessed today, and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 