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Doing What is Right – Lectio Divina

November 17, 2013 By Jean Wise

“Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.”
2 Thessalonians 3: 13


Doing what is right.
Lord I get lazy.
I let excuses, fatigue, hurt feelings block what you call me to do.
Doing what is right is a path sometimes hard to see; other times difficult to transverse.
It is easier to stay secure in my own setting, to vegetate in front of the television or computer screen, to snuggle hidden under the comforter of my ego than to venture out.
Thinking only of myself, I justify my reaction.
Instead – you call me to do what is right.
To go out on a cold winter night to go to the funeral home.
To make an extra dinner for the recovering friend.
To send that handwritten note to my older relative.
To smile, listen, forgive when I’d rather sulk, stew and pout.
We live in a fallen world, Lord and doing right can be dangerous, painful and downright frightening.
Give me the courage to hear your will.
Grant me the wisdom to follow you and love whomever you place before me.
Untie my tightly wrapped ego filled heart and open my eyes to see you in others.

Give me strength, sight and a servant heart for doing what is right.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:03 am

    I fully understand what you went through. When I lift my eyes off of the hurt and focus on God. my whole perspective changes. And isn’t community such a blessing. Articulating our faith or our dilemma to another trusted friend so often gives light to our next step.

  2. blankJean Wise says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:01 am

    so glad we can pray together too.

  3. blankJean Wise says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:00 am

    amen along with you Lynn

  4. blankJean Wise says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:00 am

    amen with you too

  5. blankJean Wise says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:59 am

    certainly agree not easy most of the time but I am learning to use this as a guidance in discernment. too often it is easier not to do something than to do the right thing. Thanks for praying with me , Colleen

  6. blankHugmomma says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    A hearty AMEN to that! I had a conversation with a dear friend this weekend that helped me refocus on priorities.Having had the wind knocked out of me by a situation I didn’t foresee, I was totally focused on a wound and not where my attention needed to be. I rehearsed the whole scene of my pain, and then at the end added.. oh yeah and I’ve got this other thing .. yes its exciting.. yeah that too is going on.
    Once it was spoken, I was almost laughing at myself. Her excitement for me was such a blessing. We both came to the realization about the same time. Why are you worried about the stuff that is dragging you down when clearly, God has good stuff for you to work on.
    Eyes forward…
    — You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:5-6–
    I’m not sure why I’m still so easily injured and pull back in… a bit hermit crabish, I think hehe. But with the encouragement of beautiful friendships, and comforting words, we all move forward together. Great Blog, Jean 🙂

  7. blankHugmomma says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:52 am

    A hearty AMEN to that! I had a conversation with a dear friend this weekend that helped me refocus on priorities.Having had the wind knocked out of me by a situation I didn’t foresee, I was totally focused on a wound and not where my attention needed to be. I rehearsed the whole scene of my pain, and then at the end added.. oh yeah and I’ve got this other thing .. yes its exciting.. yeah that too is going on.
    Once it was spoken, I was almost laughing at myself. Her excitement for me was such a blessing. We both came to the realization about the same time. Why are you worried about the stuff that is dragging you down when clearly, God has good stuff for you to work on.
    Eyes forward…
    — You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:5-6–
    I’m not sure why I’m still so easily injured and pull back in… a bit hermit crabish, I think hehe. But with the encouragement of beautiful friendships, and comforting words, we all move forward together. Great Blog, Jean 🙂

    • blankJean Wise says

      November 19, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      I fully understand what you went through. When I lift my eyes off of the hurt and focus on God. my whole perspective changes. And isn’t community such a blessing. Articulating our faith or our dilemma to another trusted friend so often gives light to our next step.

  8. blankJViola79 says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Joining you in this prayer this morning. The right thing often = the hard thing. May I not make excuses today. Thank you for this!

  9. blankJViola79 says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Joining you in this prayer this morning. The right thing often = the hard thing. May I not make excuses today. Thank you for this!

    • blankJean Wise says

      November 19, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      so glad we can pray together too.

  10. blankLynn Mosher says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Amen and amen! Great prayer, Jean! My heartbeat as well!

  11. blankLynn Mosher says

    November 17, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Amen and amen! Great prayer, Jean! My heartbeat as well!

    • blankJean Wise says

      November 19, 2013 at 10:00 pm

      amen along with you Lynn

  12. blankS.Etole says

    November 17, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Adding an amen.

  13. blankS.Etole says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Adding an amen.

    • blankJean Wise says

      November 19, 2013 at 10:00 pm

      amen with you too

  14. blankColleen says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Ahhh. Doing what is right. Not always easy, but when I do what is right, I am always glad I did. I join you in your prayer.

  15. blankColleen says

    November 17, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Ahhh. Doing what is right. Not always easy, but when I do what is right, I am always glad I did. I join you in your prayer.

    • blankJean Wise says

      November 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      certainly agree not easy most of the time but I am learning to use this as a guidance in discernment. too often it is easier not to do something than to do the right thing. Thanks for praying with me , Colleen

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