Day: April 12, 2023

Posted in Hope, joyful-echoes

Jesus at the Door

Posted on by ChronicallyGratefulDeb

“The Story Behind the Image of Jesus at the Door”

The image of Jesus standing at the door, waiting for us to invite him in, is a powerful and symbolic one. It represents the idea that even though God’s love and grace are always available to us, we have to choose to accept them and let them into our lives.

In the Bible, Jesus tells us in Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” This verse captures the heart of the image, as Jesus patiently waits for us to hear his knock and open the door to him.

But why is there no door knob on the door in the picture? Some people might interpret this as Jesus not wanting to force his way into our lives, or respecting our free will to choose whether or not to let him in. Others might see it as a reminder that we have to actively seek Jesus and make the effort to open the door ourselves – it won’t just magically open on its own.

Regardless of how you interpret the image, the message remains the same: Jesus is always ready and willing to enter into our lives and bring us peace, hope, and salvation. We just have to decide to let him in.

So if you’re feeling lost, alone, or uncertain about your faith journey, remember that Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. He wants to come in and share his love with you. Will you open the door and invite him in?”

Posted in community, joyful-echoes, Seasons

Seasons Of Our Life

Posted on by ChronicallyGratefulDeb

This is so brilliant that I had to share this advice on friendship from Madea (aka Tyler Perry).

Madea is a character developed by Tyler Perry based on his mother and aunt and from watching Eddie Murphy perform.

One of Madea’s comedy bits is about understanding relationships.

Using the analogy of a trees, “Madea” says that some people are like leaves, some are like the branches on a tree and, then there are those friends who are our roots. Read this: Madea shares how to understand relationships.

Most people are like leaves.

When the wind blows they go to one side of the tree and then the wind blows the other way they are on the other side. They are totally unstable. All they do is take from the tree and only give shade. When the seasons change they wither and fall off the tree. But don’t be angry with them; this is who they are. God put them in your life just for a season.

Some people are like branches on the tree but watch out for them.

They make you think they are your friends but the minute you step out, they break and leave you.

Oh, but God bless those folks who are the roots.

You are blessed to find two or three people who are your roots. They are there to help you live and give stability to your life. A tree may have one thousand branches but just a few roots. Hold on to these people.

The lesson is to be able to let people and relationships go.

And learn how to be alone and first love yourself. Learn to be peaceful.

With your later years, you should learn to be at peace with yourself and others.

Get rid of the dysfunction and let people go who continue to create drama and dysfunction in your life.
Although I am a blogger who shares inspiration and motivational programs, this advice is so important for a living balanced life.

Share this blog with those folks who need some help with their relationships. Also share this blog to honor those who are your roots.