Communion of Saints

It occurs to me that even when our bodies die our spirits somehow remain connected to the people we've left behind. I think maybe we can still work together to resolve issues that are unresolved. I'm guessing that's what the Church calls the 'communion of saints'.

Of course, I don't understand it the way a great theologian does - but I think I get the gist of it. I think we can still pray for each other to work healing in each other's lives.

I think!

Generous Heart

Does a person LEARN to be a generous giver? Or, does she LEARN to be grateful and the gratitude naturally gives birth to generosity? Gratitude should come natural. I think it does with some people. Some people are SO generous and giving that I think it MUST be a gift from God. It doesn't come natural to me. It's something I have to work at.

Purpose of Prayer

The purpose of prayer is not to bend God to MY will - but to open myself up to God's Will - allowing Him the opportunity to transform me and shape me in His image and likeness.

Sometimes I forget that when I pray.

Reading Scripture

It seems like we should read Scripture with the intent of letting it transform our own lives and attitudes. I don't think God intended for us to hurl the words at others with the intent of changing them into someone we approve of. How can we expect others to be transformed if we don't first allow ourselves to be transformed?