May 11, 2004
I WILL eat those M&Ms today, by golly!
M&M's Peanuts candies are so good. I've had this bag sitting there on my desk all day yesterday. Never felt like snacking yesterday. But today looks like it'll be the day.
What is your SHAPE?
Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experience?
I love what is said in PDL about spiritual gifts. If you had them all, you wouldn't need anyone else, which would subvert one of God's plans for us: to be a part of His body. Not using your gift, or keeping it "unopened" robs yourself and others. Good stuff.
I like what is said about the heart, too: "Don't ignore your interests." They are often God-breathed and that's a way He guides you.
Now that is a freeing thought, isn't it? Knowing that what we like isn't automatically the exact opposite of what God likes or what He wants us to like. Some people, for one reason or another, have a view of God that is mean-spirited, ugly, uncaring, aloof, and a ball-fisted dictator that's intent on spoiling your fun, crushing your heart, and erasing your personality. That is so wrong. Such a lie. But why do some believe it? I wish I could give them all a magic peanut M&M and they'd suddenly see a glimpse of how God sees them -- their wonderful potential and great worth. Perhaps if I make an effort to think positive and treat others with kindness, God will use that to reinforce these values in some level or way...
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at May 11, 2004 12:33 PM