06/14/09 7:02PM

I think we may tend to take for granted and not completely appreciate Christ's sacrifice. Today I was thinking of how things like sleep deprivation can really make it a lot harder to do things you should, keep the right attitude, and stay calm with things that are angering. That particular example reminded me of how Christ was so perfect that despite His mental state He always acted perfectly. It's easy to look at the big picture and the big parts of what He did and overlook the little things (like how He handled Himself after staying up all night in anguish in the garden). Those can be some of the most practical things for us to look to. Do we act as we aight even when we don't suffer anything close to what Jesus suffered? And do we thank God for what His son really did for us? Remember that sometimes the "little" things ARE the big things.

Please pray for two catholic guys who are interested in almost daily studies with us. We need wisdom and this is a great opportunity.

Have a good week.
  • jaydon
    HaPpY BiRtHdAy BrIt!
    by jaydon at 06/14/09 11:16PM
  • lori_in_pa
    What an excellent point to think about. Thank you, B. (And, many happy returns of the day.)
    by lori_in_pa at 06/15/09 5:10AM
  • tweedledee
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear friend! Hope it is a good one!
    by tweedledee at 06/15/09 6:54AM
  • heman_dan
    Happy birthd--...I mean birth-anniversary.
    by heman_dan at 06/15/09 9:02AM
  • granny
    I've just come from Emily and saw your name. Did you ever live in New Mexico? We stopped and visited with a family with your surname. Joanne Beckley
    by granny at 06/15/09 10:01AM
  • olivian
    HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!Have an awesome day!!! =)
    by olivian at 06/15/09 10:17AM
  • sirtorin
    Have a Wonderful Birth Anniversary!=D
    by sirtorin at 06/15/09 2:17PM
  • sirtarin
    Happy Birth Anniversary! =)
    by sirtarin at 06/15/09 3:44PM
  • _sylviaanne_
    Happy Birthday, Brittany. Hopefully this year will go fast enough for you! (Your family too).
    by _sylviaanne_ at 06/15/09 5:44PM
  • emer
    Good luck studying with the Catholics. I suppose that is a rather rare opportunity since most Catholics usually don't study. I hope He does bless you with wisdom and patience.
    by emer at 06/15/09 9:10PM
  • granny
    Brittany, you must have been the little girl I remember when I visited your folks. I met them through my son Tim and his wife Simona's encouragement to go and visit with your family. Let's see, back in 1997? 8? But we lost contact some time later. Please greet your folks for me! I remember how sweet your mom is. We have lived is South Africa most of my adult life, but took a ten year break to help my folks. It was during that time that we lived in Midland, TX and I travelled back and forth to Douglas AZ to visit with my first granddaughter.
    by granny at 06/16/09 12:56AM
  • jody
    Happy Birthday, Brittany! I didn't forget, I just wasn't on the computer. :) Love you!
    by jody at 06/16/09 6:13PM
  • paradise_ray
    Thank you for this post. It helped me today. Love you!
    by paradise_ray at 06/16/09 8:16PM
  • gemma
    Happy birthday Brittany my dear! =)
    by gemma at 06/17/09 11:01AM
  • ethantweedie14
    Happy Birthday!
    by ethantweedie14 at 06/18/09 8:07AM
  • praguer
    Good thoughts - thanks. And hope you had a good birthday!
    by praguer at 06/20/09 11:12AM
  • wydrogirl
    favorite color?
    by wydrogirl at 06/21/09 3:07PM
  • _sylviaanne_
    Hehe
    by _sylviaanne_ at 06/22/09 6:08PM
  • heman_dan
    You're so plain now.
    by heman_dan at 06/24/09 4:31PM