Stirred By The Scriptures

It has been awhile since I have written my blog, the explanation of which will wait for another day. What I wanted to share is not even my thoughts but they struck a deep chord with my heart. They were included on a receipt form an organization Suzi and I support. The words come from Eugene Peterson, the loud Amen is from my lips.

“Every day I put love on the line. There is nothing I am less good at than love. I am far better at competition than love. I am far better at responding to my instincts and ambitions to get ahead and make my mark than I am at figuring out how to love another. I am schooled and trained in acquisitive skills, in getting my own way. And yet I decide, every day, to set aside what I can do best and attempt what I do very clumsily - open myself to the frustrations and failures of loving, daring to believe that failing in love is better than succeeding in pride.”