Be loved. Be blessed.
I used to write that a lot as a closing line in emails, thanks to inspiration from an old college buddy.
I found it beautifully comforting to pass that along to my friends as a benediction. I felt that in our rushrushbusybusy work lives, it might be soothing to take a second and be loved before we jumped back in.
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A few nights ago I called my voicemail at work to remind myself of a task. In my calm 9 p.m. voice, I told my future self to rest and take a minute to be thankful the next day. I uttered those words, "Be blessed. Be loved." By the following morning, I was already amped up and needed the reminder.
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I hope that I still do things like this for my friends. If I haven't been lately, you deserve a group apology. I am sorry. It's been a selfish time, learning to be in love and start a new job. I am sometimes neglectful. I hope to work it out.
First step: don't miss chances for small benedictions.
Happy Wednesday all. Be blessed. Be love to someone who needs it today.
Labels: becoming, prayer, thankfulness
3 Comments:
Be blessed... be loved...
i love small benedictions.
Thank you anon...
Mr. Myles...it's been a long time since I've seen you 'round here. I keep up on your blog and it seems that life in TX is just fine :)
You'll all notice I'm feeling inspired. We'll see if this becomes a series.
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