Monday, April 30,
2012
Today's
Gift
Patience is a particular
requirement. Without it, you can destroy in an hour what it might take you weeks
to repair. --Charlie W. Shedd
Enjoying the moment, in its fullest, makes possible a
peaceful and patient pace. Progress is guaranteed if our minds are centered in
the present, on the only event deserving of our attention. We can be certain
that error and frustration will haunt us if our attentions are
divided.
Patience will see us through a troubled time, but how
much easier it is to savor patience when it's accompanied by faith. We can know
and fully trust that all is well - that our lives are on course - that
individual experiences are exactly what we need at this moment. However, faith
makes the knowing easier and the softness of the patient heart eases us through
the times of challenge and uncertainty.
Patience slows me down long enough to notice
another, and to be grateful for the gifts of the moment. Patience promises me
the power to move forward with purpose. Today's fruits will be in proportion to
my patience.
From the book: The Promise of a New Day by Karen Casey and Martha
Vanceburg
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