“Isn’t it remarkable how, at the beginning of our lives, we are so happy 😃 and full of joy? We laugh, 😆 play, forgive immediately as children, and don’t hold grudges. We don’t walk away from our friends over something so simple. However, as life goes on, we grow up, face problems and disagreements, and get hurt. We begin holding on to everything, loading ourselves with cares and hurts. We carry these things with us, weighing ourselves down and building walls against people. We put up huge guards to prevent getting hurt again, but in reality, we are hurting ourselves. Our hearts 🥰 grow bitter, and we become angry 😤 people. In times when we should be helping others, we don’t—and honestly, we can’t—because we haven’t freed ourselves from the things that have taken root in our hearts, minds, and lives. Amen!”

“In the book of Colossians, the Lord addresses these issues. He tells us to put off anger, 😠 wrath, malice, blasphemy, and filthy communication from our mouths. 👄 He instructs us not to lie to one another, seeing that we have put off the old self with its deeds. Amen. We are to put on, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, hearts of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and long-suffering. Amen. We should bear with one another and forgive one another if we have a quarrel against any. Amen. Just as Christ Jesus our Lord forgave and forgives us, we must do the same. Amen. Above all, the Lord says to put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Amen. Let the peace of God rule in our hearts, 💞 and be thankful. (Colossians 3:8-15)..Amen!”

“I believe that when we follow the word of God and overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), bless and do not curse (Romans 12:14), and provide for our enemies by feeding them and giving them something to drink (Proverbs 25:21), we set ourselves free first and foremost. Amen. By doing so, we remain light and unburdened. We stay filled with hope, love, God’s mercy, and most of all, His freedom. Amen. When we overcome evil with good, there isn’t much left for the other person to do because people don’t know how to deal with kindness. They tend to let it go. Amen. Kindness brings about a pure heart, ❤️ and as scripture says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)..Amen. Remember, kindness isn’t about right or wrong or winning the war; it’s about winning peace ☮️ and, most importantly, winning the person. Amen..my prayer 🙏🏻 is for us to always live our lives forgiving because, with forgiveness, we live free, happy, and joyful. Amen. Let us be kind and walk lightly, not weighed down by baggage 🧳 that was never meant for us to carry. Amen!”

“For it is in His name, Jesus’ name, that I do ask and pray. Amen and Amen. Be blessed today my dear sweet friends, and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi ❤️