November 7, 2007

A Worthy Goal

I'm still reading "A Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George. I'm drinking it in during my quiet time. She stirred my heart today. Quoting her husband, Jim:

With every encounter, make it your aim that people are better off for having been in your presence. Try in every encounter to give something to the other person.


How different my family...my world...would be if I put this into practice.

6 comments:

Melissa in Mel's World said...

Melissa...

That is a FABULOUS book...Elizabeth George is one of my favorites...as a matter of fact I am doing a devotional/book study with her for part of my quiet time. It is called "Finding God's Path Through Your Trials"...it is amazing!

Sip it slowly...
Melissa

Heather C said...

Amen! It's on my shelf.... I think I need to dust it off :) God bless!

Heather

Janelle said...

I have been convicted lately (by my hubs) that my mood has been sullen. My family has felt it, I have felt it.

I don't want to pass that on to other people. I want to be a blessing.

Thank you for these gentle words.

Deidre said...

Melissa, this is such a great book as well as "A Mom after God's Own Heart". Her books are so full you certainly have to read a chapter and let it sink in before going ahead. Enjoy!

I love your blog, by the way.

Mary@notbefore7 said...

I am going to have to put that book on my list! What a incredible prayer before I am going to "hang out" with a friend!

Unknown said...

I read this book six or seven years ago and it still impacts the way I think about serving my family.