Greetings, dear ones, from Costa Rica!
I am so very blessed to be able to be connected with many of you through our online church and in online groups.
“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39.
I so love Jesus commanding us with these two things that are very important for us to remember each moment of our lives, including when we are glowing and feeling full and very blessed, and when we are down and not knowing where to turn or what to do.
There are definitely times that these are easy, then times that we may remember to love God with our hearts, souls, and minds, yet forget or are unable to love ourselves, much less our neighbors. I know that I have had challenges with these, yet am grateful when I remember or am reminded how very special I am, and each and every person and creature is!
As we walk through life knowing that we are connected to God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, it helps us to have the ability to have the fullest and best lives and therefore be able to bless God, ourselves, and all others with our love from deep within our hearts, souls, and minds!
As we leave this year and walk into and greet the New Year, may we each love ourselves deeply and completely, and our neighbors and all as well! Remember that you are loved and special, and I am most grateful for you being in my life, whether it is virtually or in spirit!
Sandy Hardwick-Pettis
RMCC Online Moderator
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