A tough day emotionally for me as I said goodbye to a child that only experienced life for less than 4 months. She was always in pain and lived (if you can call it that) through 5 major operations before she was called home by her heavenly Father. For the past few months, I have live her life through her parents ( mostly her mom) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rodgers4/. The celebration of her life was in Bear DE at The Love of Christ Church. God was there and his angels were present as well. I am thankful that I was able to go with all of the hoopla at work and spend some quality time there (rather than the "hit and run" method). The casket was open ( much to my surprise) but it was important to see this life and imagine her new body. The songs were praiseful and contemporary ( Mercy Me, CC and Chris Tomlin) and there was a chance to speak to the family in an "open mike". I felt the Spirit leading me to profess my admiration to the parents for all they have gone through and encourage them while sharing my faith as well. There were some people there - old ML and BR but I felt very compelled to say what I had to say. I wanted to profess my Savior before men so that He would profess me in front of the Father. The service was over an hour but was pleasing to the Lord.
As for this passage, I focused into v. 1 Knowledge puffs up but love builds up. We may know and think we know enough but until we take this "knowledge" and turn it into action what we know means little. Love means giving and doing for others - lifting up versus bring down. The exercise of our freedoms must not bring down others.
Praise for today: I praise you Lord for being in our midst today and being our Savior. Take care of Hannah Joy - she has a lot of living to do!
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