Pooh Love - True love.. 8 x 8 gouache on black
Pooh is all about love, true love - love that does not judge. To love each other is to trust in God.
Trust Gods timing. Know - You are exactly where God wants you to be, including me.
When God wants you to be seen, it will be impossible to hide your light under a bushel!
Did I mention when I read the bible (daily) I am usually, humbled... for countless reasons.
I am reminded judgement is not our job, it's Gods. We are simply to love each other. Help each other. Do no harm.
The bible has helped me stop judging on appearance, all appearance of the body' or through choice of appearance. I was reflecting how in the past I would judge on how someone was dressed, how much makeup they wore, body piercing, tattoos ... there's countless ways to judge - it takes work to know. To judge someone on their appearance says more about the one judging. I was telling Storm, I was going to remain toothless when I go out (since I had misplaced my tooth, again) & emphasized if someone thinks anything of me simply because I'm missing a tooth - is a fault that lies with them. I'm going to go out of my way to say 'hello' to anyone I see, missing a tooth! BUT, as Storm pointed out - then why not smile for photos? Why cover your mouth? lol Habit, I guess. Experience from my own actions on how I judged others and anticipate the same... so the best conclusion I have, is to NOT care either way. ONLY remember Jesus LOVES me - toothless even. Love each other no matter what, the appearance is just the shell, God judges not on the outward appearance but by the heart inside a person.
Of course right after I claimed my toothless life, I found my tooth. lol. It's easily been over a month & it still fits. So maybe I should start with stopping - judging - MYSELF. If, I Trust in God & I doooo - (said in Nacho Libre voice), then I trust that all I encounter are lessons - not necessarily for myself but lessons for others. An opportunity for others to Judge or get to know others. How we judge others in our 20s is a big difference also in how we judge others in our 60s, you get to see, experience & learn much, the longer we are here.
I read a comment posted on someones page (who is struggling with health issues) and someone suggest 'he read the Quran', I took the suggestion as this person was trying to help, sharing what they believe will help. Someone commented ' 'no one needs the Quran', mentioned being a 'Christian', insinuating that -that's who helps them & why they come to this country. An ignorant remark. Is that what Jesus would say? Are those the actions of a Christian? Why even comment? Dismissing others opinions, suggestions to help, is not loving each other. The more we all know about all religions can help us understand all the good and light possible, in us all. We will all be judged, then, now and later - the only judgement will be on our ACTIONS, not our physical appearance.
For now, I'll wear my tooth - I had thought I must have thrown it out so it was a miracle it appeared again - long enough to teach me another lesson, as usual. Enjoy this day the Lord has made - smile - with or without teeth!
God want's us to be JOY - FULL.
Thank You Lord for my tooth , saved me a few hundred dollars(again) and I'll pose for more photos with my son with a huge smile, happy to be here another day to enjoy all Gods glory!
Pooh is all about love, true love - love that does not judge. To love each other is to trust in God.
Trust Gods timing. Know - You are exactly where God wants you to be, including me.
When God wants you to be seen, it will be impossible to hide your light under a bushel!
Did I mention when I read the bible (daily) I am usually, humbled... for countless reasons.
I am reminded judgement is not our job, it's Gods. We are simply to love each other. Help each other. Do no harm.
The bible has helped me stop judging on appearance, all appearance of the body' or through choice of appearance. I was reflecting how in the past I would judge on how someone was dressed, how much makeup they wore, body piercing, tattoos ... there's countless ways to judge - it takes work to know. To judge someone on their appearance says more about the one judging. I was telling Storm, I was going to remain toothless when I go out (since I had misplaced my tooth, again) & emphasized if someone thinks anything of me simply because I'm missing a tooth - is a fault that lies with them. I'm going to go out of my way to say 'hello' to anyone I see, missing a tooth! BUT, as Storm pointed out - then why not smile for photos? Why cover your mouth? lol Habit, I guess. Experience from my own actions on how I judged others and anticipate the same... so the best conclusion I have, is to NOT care either way. ONLY remember Jesus LOVES me - toothless even. Love each other no matter what, the appearance is just the shell, God judges not on the outward appearance but by the heart inside a person.
Of course right after I claimed my toothless life, I found my tooth. lol. It's easily been over a month & it still fits. So maybe I should start with stopping - judging - MYSELF. If, I Trust in God & I doooo - (said in Nacho Libre voice), then I trust that all I encounter are lessons - not necessarily for myself but lessons for others. An opportunity for others to Judge or get to know others. How we judge others in our 20s is a big difference also in how we judge others in our 60s, you get to see, experience & learn much, the longer we are here.
I read a comment posted on someones page (who is struggling with health issues) and someone suggest 'he read the Quran', I took the suggestion as this person was trying to help, sharing what they believe will help. Someone commented ' 'no one needs the Quran', mentioned being a 'Christian', insinuating that -that's who helps them & why they come to this country. An ignorant remark. Is that what Jesus would say? Are those the actions of a Christian? Why even comment? Dismissing others opinions, suggestions to help, is not loving each other. The more we all know about all religions can help us understand all the good and light possible, in us all. We will all be judged, then, now and later - the only judgement will be on our ACTIONS, not our physical appearance.
For now, I'll wear my tooth - I had thought I must have thrown it out so it was a miracle it appeared again - long enough to teach me another lesson, as usual. Enjoy this day the Lord has made - smile - with or without teeth!
God want's us to be JOY - FULL.
Thank You Lord for my tooth , saved me a few hundred dollars(again) and I'll pose for more photos with my son with a huge smile, happy to be here another day to enjoy all Gods glory!
