Our favorite people tend to be those we find easy to like and whose mindset we understand—the people who see and do things the way we do. Another favored group is the people we admire for what they’ve accomplished and wish to emulate what they have: influence, position, money, etc. So, the question is, who is not in these categories?
I find it jarring that Jesus favors the unimpressive who have no connections, resources, or status. And yet it’s comforting when I realize I’m one of those. Echoing our text from Luke 14, we’re to invite into our lives the “poor, maimed, lame, [and] blind” (Luke 14:13). In other words, our invitation shouldn’t be based on what they can do for us in return.
Our biases tend to favor our own sense of being and security. Who we favor shows what we prize. And much is also revealed in how we hope to be favored by others.
I didn’t understand favoritism as a sin until God showed me my own heart in a most unexpected way. I was an international student for a good part of my youth. I was the one with an accent who travelled a little farther for holidays. Over time, the accent softened and I became part of my community. Armed with an international education and my polished accent, I felt confident in my ability to adapt, connect, and contribute.
It wasn’t until I became an immigrant decades later that I found myself on the receiving end of distinctions where I didn’t make the cut.
Feeling reduced to a number on a form with a last name difficult to pronounce brought to light my own tendency to favor certain people, and as a result, overlook others. I noticed that I gravitated toward the smartest person in a room or strong leaders, not just for their good qualities but for how being in their proximity might elevate my own standing and my own self-esteem. I may not have done it on purpose, but this tendency overlooked those whose position couldn’t add anything to mine.
It was humiliating to see myself as the lowly one, the one dismissed or passed over. It was deeply humbling to understand that I also do that. Yet Jesus favors me with His love and grace, even though I have no position and can’t add anything to His.
We don’t like to be lowly. The lowly are hard to notice, with little to offer. We see their needy condition and awkwardly set them aside, forgetting it is our own condition as well.
James writes, “Do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ” (James 2:1, emphasis added). And our passage from Deuteronomy says that “He is your praise.” (Deuteronomy 10:21). So what are we holding on to when we favor some over others? Who or what is our praise?
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My toes hurt. Time to pause and reflect.
So good. Thank you Paola.
Man. This is a good read!
Guilty….ouch…..but a truth to keep before me….thank you
Powerful reflection and reminder, friend. Lord, expand my circle to include those who need to see you.
How can we decide who is below us without first judging everyones rankings? Ive been working on, for a long time, not judging anyone. Just accept them as a fact. They are who they are. I pray that I mix with all people and im going to pay special attention to seeing if i actually do, or just think i do!
So good
My worth is not measured by appearance, achievement, money, or ease. God sees deeper than all of that ❤️
Appreciate the honestly of this passage and the instruction to take a hard look at our heart. Definitely needed to hear this today.
Quite a difficult read today. I have my share of “sandpaper people” and it takes extra grace and patience to know how to deal with them. Lots of prayers too.
It’s a good reminder to also be discerning on different types of people – and being respectful, even if they aren’t towards you.
Welp…. Now I’m uncomfortable. I’m SURE I show favoritism unintentionally… gravitating towards people I have commonalities with…. I love the “Jesus favors the unimpressive”. How counter-cultural- where every Instagram post and magazine is telling me to be confident and ‘sell myself’…. I needed to hear this lesson.
I’m so guilty of talking to the people I know – especially at church. I’m comfortable with my friends and no good at small talk, let someone else greet the visitors. These are the lies I’ve latched on to and found comfort in. Praying that the Lord would give me boldness to reach out of my comfort zone and make an effort to welcome all people, not just the ones I already know.
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Although I can’t think of a specific incident, I’m sure I have been guilty of this in the past. I pray that I do not let it happen in the future, by God’s grace.
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“So what are we holding on to when we favor some over others? Who or what is our praise?” Good questions to ponder.
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@Melanie Fryer – praying that your nephew’s surgery went well and successfully accomplished what it was meant to correct. Let us know how it all went. Continued prayers for healing from his surgery.
@Lane H – prayers for Iris, I hope she is better soon – that’s a long time for a stomach virus.
@Mari V – praise the Lord all went well on the college visit, and for the roommate who is a believer!
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Have a blessed evening She’s.
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It’s no wonder that people don’t like me as I’m too different from the average person, but also not at the same time.
But is there really an average person, Caroline? I’ve been the outlier most of my life (late 60’s, very late) and yet when I really look at those around me, they all have their quirks too. As long as we love Jesus and treat others well, I think it’s all good. ❤️
Same here, Searching! People came to me for advice, but not to be a friend. Now as a senior lady, I have some God fearing ladies for longtime friends. Well worth the wait, Caroline; just keep being you and remember Searching’s wise words! ❤
I understand this way to much sister.
I used to want attention all the time I’ve always wanted to be the center of attention and used to be mad when people hung out with other people, because I thought that I was there favorite. God taught me to value others just has He values everyone else no matter how rich or poor they were God loved them anyway. We should value and love people just like God does for us when we were those broken people.✝️❤️
I’m guilty. A family member at the funeral is very hard to talk to. I didn’t make an effort. There are so many people in Tom’s family that it usually is very hard to talk to all. BUT with that said, I did not put forth any effort. Shame on me.
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The golden rule is a good one to remember. I don’t seek out those whom I can receive from, but I do seek out those that I relate to. More as I age. I’m tired. The effort can be exhausting. Hhmm…
I don’t think I am as tempted to “play favorites” across racial or economic lines. Mine is more the lines drawn by my own comfort and preferences. I gravitate toward the people with whom relationship and conversation is easy and natural, and tend to avoid those with whom it is awkward. This kind of favoritism isn’t what the text is talking about, but I still think it is not honoring to the Lord or the people who have been made in His image. Lord, thank you for loving me when I am awkward or difficult. Help me to see people as you do, precious and loved beyond measure.
No, it’s very understandable, and we all fall into the trap! I’ve always been a people person though, and do love to talk to people and know more about their history and past. But some can find it invasive, lol. When my sister and I ask questions, the young adults, see it as intrusive and weird, lol.
Same, Rachel.
Rachel, I can relate. I definitely treat people differently depending on how I feel around them. Of course I am going to treat my friends different than others,but I should always treat everyone with the love and respect that Jesus honors.
Love God, Love (all) people
❤ that message keeps circling back, doesn’t it?! ❤
Happy Monday sweet She’s. I echo the prayer below (Tanya Evans), as I too want God to reveal to me where I may be showing favoritism. I tell myself, if I don’t like the feeling of being overlooked, than why would I do it to someone else. It’s not a good feeling therefore I do my best not to do it to others. I am nobody without my JESUS. Our trip to Monterey was great! Made it there and back safe! Please continue to pray for my daughter Alyssa as this is going to be a huge transition for her (and me) and her brother. Also please pray as she already has a potential roommate (dorm) who is also a Christian! Praying it works out for them to be in the same dorm. I’m so thankful and I met her parents as well. GREAT people!
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Praying Mari – leaving them at college is so bittersweet!
GM!
My mind keep going back to our young years of how we all want to be accepted by our peers. Maybe even before, with our siblings and cousins, wanting to be included and matter. But as we go through elementary school, we jostle and vie to belong, then as we get to high school the groups really divide. We are known by our label and our groups. It seemed that making “class favorite” was the epitome of success in High school. I think I was friendly to everyone JUST for that reward, lol. My ego was truly fed.
We think we leave those shallow and often hard times behind, but we find the same things in work, church, and communities in our adult years.
As christ-followers we know that we know longer are seen (thankfully- Hallelujah!) by how we look, our race, or wealth- or any other label! We are HIS with one thing- accepting His Son, given to us one and all. We become part of a family where we all belong equally. For he doesn’t love Billy Graham more than he loves me. He doesn’t love my sister more than me. He doesn’t love me more than the homeless guy on the corner! We are all cherished..but equally. Now, I do believe he cheers and loves when we desire to be closer to him and do his will. He wants our whole heart.
When we serve him, and go out to the least of those, we see a love and desire He has for his creation. We long for them to see what He has for them, we KNOW what can be theirs because we found it!
That’s why we love our neighbors and everyone, not reward unrighteousness and lawlessness (there is a big difference!), but care about them as Jesus does.
We pray for the people and nation of Israel because they are still the chosen that he has standing promises with, and we are told to bless them. For we were all in sin, and stiff-necked, but his plan is still there, that they will come back to him before He comes back.
The word says he is holding back, for as many of gentiles can come into the family! That means we are to be fervently active in trying to bring as many people to salvation as possible! To any and all! Is that our priority? To not just “love” people, being nice and not judgemental, or actually trying to save their soul with sharing Jesus in words and truth. We say that people can see us be our actions, but not so sure, there are many good and loving people that are more “goodwill” but don’t serve for Jesus. I want my legacy to be “going to share Jesus,” not just “oh she was such a nice and sweet person.” “She had a good heart.” No–I want them to say, boy–she had a fire to GO and DO for lost souls! BECAUSE I was lost, but found. I was in a grave, but I’m ALIVE! I was in the valley, but stood on the mountaintops, I was in the dark….but found the LIGHT!! Praise God! May I be so undone by that, and thankful on my knees, that I NEED to give it to others. Whoooo, yes! The gospel must be preached…for everyone!
I’ll share again the songs that keeps playing in my mind- “Center” by Bethel. And “Jesus Have It All” by Jeremy Riddle.
I am 58 and still struggle with wanting to “belong”. Need to lay that down, for sure!
Me too Adrienne. For me that is an old wound that keeps resurfacing – I have to continue to give it to God.
“Yet Jesus favors me with His love and grace, even though I have no position and can’t add anything to His.
We don’t like to be lowly. The lowly are hard to notice, with little to offer. We see their needy condition and awkwardly set them aside, forgetting it is our own condition as well. ”
this hit home this morning. I think I have been so fixated that I am in a “blessed’ position and not doing enough for those “below” me. I get into some sort of self righteous shame loop. I really struggle with not doing enough “for God”, forgetting that I’m not that important, that his plan is going off with or without me, that he doesn’t “need” anything from me. I don’t think until today I realized how prideful it is to look at others and go, “poor them, I wish I could do more for them” forgetting I am the poor and needy one, who needs help and grace, and without Jesus I can do nothing to help someone else out.
on another note, here is my poor and needy prayer request. Iris got some sort of stomach virus last week, but it doesn’t seem to be going away or getting better, so I’m starting to worry it is something more serious. my husband has fussed at me for being obsessed with it. so today, I am trying to give it over to God and to prayer, please pray for me!
Lanie, I live what you shared; I fall into that same ‘loop’ at times! Praying right now for little Iris and for you as you give it to God. Just make sure – I’m confident that you are – that she stays hydrated. As a professional caregiver, trust your knowledge, instincts, and nudges from God. Prayers for turn around real soon! ❤
Oh yes, Lanie!! That is so true, even as a comment and then read yours… I’m like- I’m I being self-righteous and prideful…to GO and do because I feel I have something they don’t and I am “the one” to do it??!
Your Glory Lord..let it always be for your Glory!! It can make ME feel so good after jail ministry. But really, we all get so blessed when we are in His will not our own. MOVING by the Spirit, not my own will, time free, fitting for myself! I have been working with this!
praying for little Iris!! It is easy to worry and start down the rabbit hole!
Peds nurse here. I agree that you should trust in and depend on the Lord… and if it has been a week and she is not better I would get her checked just to be certain all is well. Viruses can last a week+, so it could definitely just be a long run of a bug, but I would still have a doc lay eyes on her ❤️
I am in agreement with you, but erased that from my reply as I have no medical ‘authority’! Thank you for your input! ❤
thank you all for your prayers and advice!! Iris did turn a corner today, and daycare said the other just started getting sick so I think it is a long one. just needed to ask for prayer help!
Wonderful news! ❤️
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to see others, those who cross my path, fellow image bears as you do. Show me the ways in which I may view others unfairly, indifferently, unjustly or be dismissive. Lead my heart with openness, tenderness, love, compassion, respect and a genuineness that reflects you. Amen
Amen! Lovely, honest prayer, Wendy.
Amen and Amen.
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If we are called to love others as Jesus loves us, there is no one favored, no one higher or better. We are all equal of lowly estate. I don’t want to venerate anyone but Jesus. Only He is worthy of higher status and yet He pulls all of us up with Him in that, when we accept Him as our Lord.& Savior!
Help me to see others as You do Lord. In Jesus name, Amen
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I relate to Paola’s devotional so much because I had those same tendencies and then recently, during the ICE operations in Minnesota, I found myself reduced to a number and a group, even though I am a citizen. I found myself anxious— I have my husband’s last name, but look Hispanic. I did not leave home as much, and when I did, I carried my papers proving citizenship, because there were so many stories of “apprehend now and ask questions later.” My perspective has changed and I think I’m more in tune with how those who are in the minority groups are seen as the least “favorite” by simply being part of a group. Thank you, Paola for your transparency and vulnerability in sharing your experiences.
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Maria, I am glad you stayed safe. I wish you hadn’t had to relate to Paola’s devo so closely. I am praying protection for all the individuals and families being persecuted and horrifically mistreated by these current systems.
I am reading through the Book of James closely for the first time in my adult life and it is uncanny how timely the message is. Every chapter I read, I ask myself, is this the same book my “brothers and sisters in Christ” who support these operations, the grifting, and the corruption, reading?
I’m with you, praying, donating, and protesting for you, sister. You and your community not only belong in our country but also at the table of our Father.
The Lord has been teaching me this lesson over the past few months since I started my job. Majority of the patients we see come from lower income backgrounds, and it has truly opened my eyes to the blessings God has given me. / Side note: Today is the 1 year anniversary of my baptism! What a blessing and challenging year of growth it has been. Leaning on Him to get me through each low and high!
congrats Susan! such a celebration!
Thank you!
I just recently passed my three-year baptism anniversary and still look back with so much gratitude for the work that has been done in my heart during that time! Happy Baptismversary! ❤️
Thank you!!
I LOVE being a part of Baptisms once a month at our church! I get to do different parts such as signing them in in the back, being a guide through the path to the stage, or holding the towel, it praying for them! Even once got to dunk one of our jail “butterflies” which was a definite high! But yesterday I stood aside,”doing nothing” but watching the giddiness and anticipation as 3 little siblings got baptized one by one. I took pictures of their little cute faces it was so sweet! love it!! I said nothing was more wonderful then seeing my own son choosing to be baptized when he was 15! :)
What a blessing that ministry is Rhonda! I love that so much!
Hello sister She’s. Please pray for my 15 year old nephew Nev as he is having open heart surgery as I type this.
Praying!
Praying for your nephew!
Have prayed.
Praying now.
Oh, Melani! Praying for Nev and you right now! Father, please guide the hands of the surgeon and his/her team. Please let the surgery be successful and the recovery smooth and free of any surprises. Please give Melani peace as she waits during the surgery and the critical recovery time. In Jesus’ Name, amen. ❤
Praying
I just prayed for Nev.
Praying❤️
Praying for Nev, for you, and his parents.
God our Father, I want to be a real Christian. Reveal to me how self-interested I am in the way I treat other people. Expose the ways I show favoritism in order to benefit myself. Open my eyes and my heart to the people I perceive can do nothing for me and teach me to love them. We pray in Jesus name. Amen.
Pastor JD Walt shares this prayer.
Amen – me too Lord!
This is truly the sin of our times. It manifests in so many ways beyond the “rich being more equal than others” in our current culture.
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It is truly an intentional process to not to show favoritism, one where I need to submit my “preferences” to God.
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MERCY – praying your time away is restorative
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KIMBERLY H – may the Lord bring you clarity.
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SHARON, JERSEY GIRL – praying for your comfort and for the same for Laverne’s husband and family.
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BRENDA P – praying for a smoother week for you.
Amen, Kelly, about being intentional! ❤
Doesn’t this take us back to the golden rule?
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Luke 6:31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
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I could write all day on this, reminding myself as I went.
Speak to strangers, especially the elderly.
Be kind and give thanks to those in what might be considered less skilled jobs – nothing could be further from the truth. I have a skill set but I could never be competent as a drive-thru operator, any restaurant position, auto repair, a/c or other home repair – I would be totally inept and lost. Customer service or assistant in a clothing store, nope – not at all gifted in fashion. Name anything else but I can only do my skill set, so why wouldn’t I respect those who can do the things I can’t?
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Not quite on track with the devo but …
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Praying for requests, sisters.
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Completeky on track, Searching! Seeing those and hiniring those that many take for granted. Just Saturday mirning, I thanked a vendir for his hard work as he carefulky placed the eggs in the display. He seened taken aback. Usualky when I say sonething like that, peole will smile in appreciation. This man was totally not expecting recognition! It takes little effort on my part to be a beacon of light. Thank you for your post. Spit on! Love you, sister! ❤
GM ladies. Thank you for all who commented on Thursday about the reaction of my friend’s letter. (Yes I am behind and just catching up!) Day 5 was such a good reminder for me – “do not repay insult for insult” because in my flesh I want to defend myself and send back a scathing letter. But God… I know I am meant to sit with this in prayer and when I do respond, to respond in respect and humility. (This may take a while lol) This also requires a “heart check” because I can start to feel superior because I am taking the high road and he didn’t. My family was over this weekend and of course took my side and I relished in it! I had to confess to a friend because that is not how the Lord wants my response to be. I am praying that the Lord would help me to keep my heart clean and to be able to pray for this man. Great comments from all the lat few days!
Good morning ladies! Here is our list of prodigals. Leave any names below to be added. Have a blessed day!
Acts 2:39 For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 26:18:… open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.
Jeremiah 31:16-17 But now this is what the Lord says: “Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you,” says the Lord. “Your children will come back to you from the distant land of the enemy.17 There is hope for your future,” says the Lord.“Your children will come again to their own land.”
Proverbs 20:7 The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him.
Peter 3:8–9 (CSB): 8 Dear friends, don’t overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
Alice V – Brian, Rachel
Kim Mullins – Tyler
Tami – Chela, Quentin
Sharon – Nicholas, Jonathan
Rebecca W – Brett, Jake, Joey, Lindsay, Kelly, Abby, Katelyn, Katie
Emma Rageth – Olivia, Ali
Indiana Elaine – Kent, Shelley
Mari V – Rick, Marta, Toby
Tricia C – David, Allison, Christopher, Lina, Travis, Nicole
Mia Faith – Parker, Isaiah, Alexandra, Griffin, Annalee, Bill
Aleida – Victor
Maddie – Michelle, Julia
Rhonda – Michael
Charlotte Hill – Casey, John, Emma
Deb – Brandon, Angel
Linda J – Matthew
Mollie – Sam
MMD – Ethan, Hayden, Rachel
Carol H – Justin, Ezekiel, Elijah, Andrew
Kari – Rachel, Josh, James, Ayano
Mi Sherry – Kaitlyn, Aaron, Will
Cheryl Read – Renee, Jason, Kayden, Kylee
Wendy B – Amy, Colton, Kirk, Nick
Anne Klinkhammer – Molly
Sue Dalos – Chelsea, Kenny
Bessie – Ben
Annie Hewitt – Annie pls give me name/s:)
Sandy Lynn – Andy
Diane – Jon, Keith, Roger, Mike
Jane K – Leah
B – M, B
Susan B – Tammy, Amy
Carla – Cierra, Stephen
Lisa H – Cora
Kimberk – Megan, Randy
Adrienne – Raelynn, Tyler, Tracy
Brandi – Levi, Sarah, Ellen, India
Robin Bailey – Rodney, Brian
Erin L – Emerson, Zoe
Janet – Ryan, Amanda, Matthew, Stephanie
Sheryl – Adam, LaShonda
Maria J – Benjamin, Mike, Mark, Patrick
Maria B – Chris, Tristan, Madeline, Cristal, Shanty, Nicole, Luis
Melani Fryer – Matthew, Dylan, Courtney, Lydia
Therese – Ryan, Brittany, Sydney
Traci Gendron – Kara, Andrew
Jenny Carmichael – Katy
Mercy – boys in social care system
Kerry Rowley – Preston, Parker, Lindsey
Maria S – Joshua, Katie, Zoe
Melissa – Madison, Richard, Liam, Zac, Wesley
Felicia – Brittin, Tyler
Vicki – Ben, Sian
TC – Randi, Michael, Callie
Elizabeth – Trae, Xavier, Reya
Adie – Monica, Shawn, Stephanie
Susan B – Emma
Penni – Les, Jonah, Emily, Garret, Domi, Connor, Grace
Nat – Marissa, Melody
Martha Hix – Claire, Ralph, Tyler, Whitney, Trey
Phobie – Phobie, Greg, Steve, Jessie
Laura – Jordan, Taliah
April L – Molly, Becca
Karen Breaux – Brittany, Justin, Erin, Jordyn
Heather – Jack, Hudson
Cheryl Blow – Sara
Dianne – Ian
Leap – Liz, Teg, Taylor, Alison
Tara B – Clara Paige, Anna
Debra K – Stephen, Meagan, Daniel, Creg
Margaret W. —David, Matthew, Missy, Becca, Marianna
Melzie K- Jake, Cece & Elijah
Shar – K
Leala – Ryan, AJ, Sam
Jennifer – Matthew, Lauren and families
Cat-tee – A & A, K & T
K-Ann – G, T, S
Cathy McVey – Jeremiah, Brayden, Nolan, Ashlyn
Keri – Finley, Rudy, Scout, Nellie, Polly, Dottie, Goldie
Lena- Andrea,Lanie, Eiley, Everly, Schaefer
LaRae-Levi
Julie G – Matt, Katherine, Ray
AML – Jonathan, Jake, Emma, Becca
Kristin G – Brandon, Melissa
Allegra – Lydia, Nick, Micah, Jonah
Karen- Nathan, Bailey
Jazz – Blake, Zoie, Greg, Elizabeth
Gina – Carolyn, Steven
Cindy – Toby, Clarissa, Katie, Samantha
TS Woodruff – Danielle
Tammy H.- Alyssa
Danielle B-Joelle, Adam
Myra – Mitchell
Debby – Kristen
Myra – Mitchell
Jenn F – B&E, J&T
It brings tears to my eyes to see my daughter’s name in this list and knowing that a community is praying for her. Thank you
I know, my eye always go to my son of course, as well! I love this praying community of Sisters!
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Alizabeth
Thank you so much for maintaining this list, Tami. I look forward to the day when all those prodigals return. I am sure that I say many names wrong, but our Heavenly Father knows them, even so! ❤️
Amen.
I had the opportunity to talk about God with Tom’s adult children this past week. A good friend was in on the conversation as well and brought good comments. Praying their ears were open and receiving. I think Andrew more than Kara.
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Amen!
There is a long standing family joke that my youngest son is my favorite child!
He arrived 9 years after his older brother and 13 years after his sister.
The 2 eldest always claimed he had more lunch money than them, and that he had the best of everything.
Funny thing is because they were older, they adored him. Gave him the time of day and would share whatever they had with him.. time, sweets, friends! He was the youngest. They spoilt him as much as they believed i did.
Now, the story has evolved to the point where my grands have jumped on the band wagon saying I have more pictures of my favorite son than their dad around the house..
I am forever defending myself about this, though i know it started as a tease mum thing, I often find myself asking , do they truly believe that..?
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I know this is not the sort of favouritism maybe thst is being talked of here , bt thought to share my dilemma…
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So what makes me/you a ‘resident alien?’
The colour of my skin?
The way I speak?
The way I walk?
The shape of my head?
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Actually I think ancestry.com tells us something different. Many, if not most of us carry ‘resident alien’ DNA!
We are not fully who we believe or have been told we are.. we are all foreigners in some way.
So, that now said, the Good news is that WE are all chosen by God. We ALL benefited from Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, each and every pink, blue, yellow, multi racial one of US, He chose us, He gave for US. He bled for US.He died for US!
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To that end and nothing else, let US honour each other, no matter our walk of life, in praise of the One who gave His only Son, and the Son who gave so that we could praise daily the One true God..
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Amen..
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Happy Monday, covered in love, hugs and prayers.. always.♥️
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So good! Thanks for sharing.
I wish all of America could read this post that we all have resident alien in our DNA.
I experienced a similar situation with our boys, but I have always been mindful of balancing oht numbers of photos! lol
It’s helpful that where we live now offers little space for that. Photo options are so different now, too. I have so many on my phone; what will happen to those? I better keep inventory there too! Like you I know that’s not the gist of the lesson, but it does give us a gentle nudge toward really looking at the deeper meaning so thank you, Tina! ❤
My youngest actually counted photos on my “photo table” once. I quickly remedied the situation. (I think I added one or two photos of him.) Was going to share that with Tina, and then saw that you were in the same “boat”. Heeheehee! ❤️
“Actually I think ancestry.com tells us something different. Many, if not most of us carry ‘resident alien’ DNA!
We are not fully who we believe or have been told we are.”
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This reminds me of a close relative who submitted their dna to one of the ancestory companies. Results did NOT come back as expected and my relatives were adamant that it must be wrong…lol :)
Just a silly story, but I think with some introspection/self assessment, many of us (me) would discover we aren’t really how we see ourselves. Something for me to ponder…
Morning ladies! A good reminder today of “the last will be first”. I find it really encouraging that our worth is not in our achievements or status or wealth. But I’m definitely challenged by the idea of not judging people – I think I do this more than I realise
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This is very poignant as I am traveling with a group now and there is constant jostling for seats on the bus or at a table.