Thrive as Love Flows Through You

1 Peter 4:7,8 "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

This week I had some challenges that I felt I needed some advice from a wise sage. During the conversation my advisor praised me on my "awareness." I was uncertain what she meant. She explained that she had observed this in me in other tough times in my life. She saw this as God's gifting in me.. I didn't realize that I possessed this gift in a way that set me apart from others.

I felt a twinge of guilt in ways I had assumed others could be aware of their circumstances sooner than may have been possible for them. I expect mercy from folks with gifts I lack. I ask them to help me where I am weak and they are strong. Likewise I realize I may have been insistent that others sober up and smell the coffee before they can.

Now, I'm praying for the understanding of this gift. I pray to be patient and compassionate with others if they refrain from fully facing their circumstances.

The counselor went on to point out that in all difficulties and problems 50% of the solution involves awareness. "Kay, you begin your problems with half of the solution in hand, because of your keen awareness ," she said. For many years I have focused on celebrating living in the present moment. Now is the most important moment of my life....each now. God's name: I AM calls me to live fully in the moment.

The opening scripture in I Peter calls us to be sober...aware. Apostle Peter also encourages us to love ... love others fervently. I hold onto these last words ...."for charity (love) shall cover a multitude of sins."

May God bless us with awareness, sobriety, and pour His love in us that we overflow love where-ever we go.