James 5:1-6: Softening the Calluses on Our Hearts
Monday, October 24, 2022
When we listen to these two Ted Talks, James’ words take on a deeper meaning, and open a new horizon of happiness.
Practicing the Science of Happiness
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy
Dan Gilbert authored STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS and challenges our ideas about what makes us happy.
Want to be happy? Be grateful . . . it is not happiness that makes us happy; it is gratefulness. Brother David Steindl-Rast teaches us how to use these simple words: Stop . . . Look . . . Go.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful
Today we pray,
Dear Lord, now that we have heard, we must act. Soften not only our hearts, but our eyes and ears as well. Help us to recognize the times that we initiate or join in slander or detraction. Give us the humility and grace we need to always see the actions of our sisters and brothers a favorable light. Help us to sort out and blow away the rust and corrosion that we have allowed in our lives. Help us to remember that we are wisps of fog, puffs of smoke. Continue to call us to do what is right, what is just and what is merciful. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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