Giving yourself to others without expecting anything in return is only possible when you have been fully received. Every time you discover that you expect something in return for what you have given or are disappointed when nothing comes back to you, you are being made aware that you yourself are not yet fully received. Only when you know yourself as unconditionally loved--that is, fully received--by God can you give gratuitously. Giving without wanting anything in return is trusting that all your needs will be provided for by the One who loves you unconditionally. It is trusting that you do not need to protect your own security but can give yourself completely to the service of others.
The idea of giving yourself to others is what Jesus embodied completely. You can read more of it here http://mikecope.blogspot.com/2006/02/happy-valentines-day-my-dear.html
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pic of the day, random graduation pic (notice how excited Clay, Brent, Dave and me are):
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I also love how Keathley is wearing that really old Gamma Sig Christmas Social sweatshirt. The details are often priceless.
So this weekend???? Am I gonna see you??? Hope so!
i was the pusher...I like this blog cody!
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