~FoOd FoR tHoUgHt~

I just read this quote from Basil the Great in one of my text books and I thought I was worth sharing and reflecting on:

"If one who takes the clothing off another is called a thief, why give any other name to one who can clothe the naked and refuses to do so? The bread that you withhold belongs to the poor; the cape that you hide in your chest belongs to the naked; the shoes in your house belong to those who must go unshod."

(Quote taken from: Gonzales, J. The Story of Christianity: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. Vol. 1. USA: HarperOne, 2010.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all my friends and family, I hope you had an excellent thanksgiving! There are so many things to be greatfull for. God has truly blessed me indeed.

This past week has been a challenging one. I felt like I was living under a grey cloud. I kept injurying myself. My stomach was sick all week. I didn't want to do my school work or read my Bible (since at times those things are one and the same.) This weekend has also been busy, but I have enjoyed it.

There is something about nature that just reminds me of God's greatness and I feel completely at peace and rest with Him when I am surrounded by it. This weekend I have made time to just be outdoors with God. Even though I have a mountain load of work to do, I find myself in a state of peace and rest. The song that comes to mind is Still by Reuben Morgan. Listen to it and reflect on the words.

Lyrics:
Hide me now 
Under your wings 
Cover me 
Within Your mighty hands 

When the oceans rise and thunders roar 
I will soar with You, above the storm 
Father, You are king over the flood 
I will be still and know You are God 

Find rest my soul, in Christ alone 
Know His power, in quietness and trust

This week, take the time to just reflect on God and his greatness and just feel His rest.