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Do Unto Others – Lectio Divina

November 3, 2013 By Jean Wise

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” 
Luke 6: 31
 
Do Unto Others
Do unto others. 

Do unto others.
Lord, this is one of the first lessons I learned from my mother.
And know once again I hear these words from you – the Golden Rule.
You, Lord, who model this way of living.
You notice those on the margins.
You touch the untouchables.
You reach out to those full of fear.
You heal the sick.
You feed the hungry.
You wrap your arms around little children.
You defend the poor.
You mend the brokenhearted.
You answer your critics.
You forgive all of us.
You love the unlovable.
Thank you for noticing, touching, reaching out, healing, feeding, hugging, defending, mending answering, forgiving and loving me.
Lord, help me treat others who cross my path as you would.
Break open the eyes of my heart to spot the ones who need you the most.
May I do unto others as you would, as I would want them to treat me.
You showed us the way though your astonishing love – may I pass your compassion and mercy onto others.
What do these well known words stir up in your heart? Where do you struggle putting them into practice?

 

 

 

 

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  1. blankMichelle DeRusha says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    It sounds deceptively simply doesn’t it: “Do onto others as you would have them do to you.” But many, I need to learn and relearn this lesson time and time again. Thank you for the beautiful reminder, Jean.

  2. blankMichelle DeRusha says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    It sounds deceptively simply doesn’t it: “Do onto others as you would have them do to you.” But many, I need to learn and relearn this lesson time and time again. Thank you for the beautiful reminder, Jean.

  3. blankColleen says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    loved this quote – “may I pass your compassion and mercy onto others.”
    I learned the Golden Rule very young myself. And taught my children as well. A good rule to remember every day.

  4. blankColleen says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    loved this quote – “may I pass your compassion and mercy onto others.”
    I learned the Golden Rule very young myself. And taught my children as well. A good rule to remember every day.

  5. blankCeil says

    November 4, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Jean! And this ‘do unto others’ becomes a real challenge when we serve others who ignore us. That’s hard! But Jesus preached and accepted everyone, not only the ones who loved him back. He even said not to invite people you know to dinner, because they would pay you back!

    Challenging words today!
    Monday Blessings,
    Ceil

  6. blank3dlessons4life says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:25 am

    amen 🙂

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