Davo reminded me of a part of the bible written by that first century missionary Paul, to a new group of raw christians from the Roman town of Ephesus: .. "and keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace". We commented on how applicable it was at work or in a family setting. You can escalate arguments & difficulties, or help diffuse them. Increase discord, or help turn it into some fresh blues or jazz.
A good reminder for me. Thanks Davo.
The fact that "the spirit" (whose unity we are to keep) is a spirit of truth, & produces the fruit of love in human lives, saves this from being simplistic, while keeping it simple. e.g. being a peace-maker is paradoxically not inconsistent with at times, picking a fight. Oh, I like Yeshua's way of modelling what he spoke of.
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Dave was up after midnight studying for a Uni test today. He texted me an apology for sleeping in (after 4:35am) the next morning & a blessing.
Below was my response to him:
And peace to you,
oh brother of mine.
Glad you slept through
and I hope you shine -
a bright full moon
in your "tests" today,
his light your boon,
reflecting away!
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