Comments on: Kingdom parables Children’s liturgy, Children’s sermon Prayers in the mother tongue Prayer and doing things prayerfully. http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%e2%80%99s-liturgy-children%e2%80%99s-sermon-prayers-in-the-mother-tongue-prayer-and-doing-things-prayerfully/ McKinney TX Homilies, scripture commentary, spiritual reflections Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kingdom parables Children's liturgy, Children's sermon Prayers in … - Sermon Ideas, Notes, and more - Sermon Impact http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%e2%80%99s-liturgy-children%e2%80%99s-sermon-prayers-in-the-mother-tongue-prayer-and-doing-things-prayerfully/comment-page-1/#comment-19033 Kingdom parables Children's liturgy, Children's sermon Prayers in … - Sermon Ideas, Notes, and more - Sermon Impact Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:19:17 +0000 http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/?p=2350#comment-19033 [...] Excerpted Recommended SERMON IMPACT article from http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%E2%80%99s-liturgy-children... [...] [...] Excerpted Recommended SERMON IMPACT article from http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%E2%80%99s-liturgy-children… [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%e2%80%99s-liturgy-children%e2%80%99s-sermon-prayers-in-the-mother-tongue-prayer-and-doing-things-prayerfully/comment-page-1/#comment-4037 Jeff Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:33:50 +0000 http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/?p=2350#comment-4037 Parable - An earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Learned that in a seminar at work way before coming to faith in Christ. Parable – An earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Learned that in a seminar at work way before coming to faith in Christ.

]]> By: Deborah http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/2010/07/22/kingdom-parables-children%e2%80%99s-liturgy-children%e2%80%99s-sermon-prayers-in-the-mother-tongue-prayer-and-doing-things-prayerfully/comment-page-1/#comment-4028 Deborah Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:09:05 +0000 http://orthodox.net/redeemingthetime/?p=2350#comment-4028 Father, Bless,   When my children used to complain that <em>"He got more than me!"</em> I would say to them, "What difference does it make how much the other person gets, as long as you have enough?"  Well, this sensible thought didn't stop them from jealousy eyeing their brother's portions---and too often it doesn't stop me from looking over at my brother's plate, comparing portions with a sinful eye and feeling shortchanged.   Some jealousy is good--like the jealousy of the Lord, desiring that we love Him first and foremost.  But, unlike my jealousy, His jealousy is unselfish.  He knows that we will die if we settle for anything less Him--so His jealousy (like His wrath) is just another manifestation of His ineffable Love for us.  His giving so abundantly, seemingly indiscriminately, to all that come, no matter the hour, is because of His great Love---and if we shared His Love and His goodness, we would rejoice when others receive good things <em>more</em> than when we receive good things, ourselves.   What helps me with jealousy is the realization that I do not deserve to be given work in the Master's vineyard---much less to be paid for it!  <em>I am not owed anything from God</em>---everything I receive from Him is grace<em>. </em>   Bless,   Deborah Father, Bless,
 
When my children used to complain that "He got more than me!" I would say to them, "What difference does it make how much the other person gets, as long as you have enough?"  Well, this sensible thought didn't stop them from jealousy eyeing their brother's portions—and too often it doesn't stop me from looking over at my brother's plate, comparing portions with a sinful eye and feeling shortchanged.
 
Some jealousy is good–like the jealousy of the Lord, desiring that we love Him first and foremost.  But, unlike my jealousy, His jealousy is unselfish.  He knows that we will die if we settle for anything less Him–so His jealousy (like His wrath) is just another manifestation of His ineffable Love for us.  His giving so abundantly, seemingly indiscriminately, to all that come, no matter the hour, is because of His great Love—and if we shared His Love and His goodness, we would rejoice when others receive good things more than when we receive good things, ourselves.
 
What helps me with jealousy is the realization that I do not deserve to be given work in the Master's vineyard—much less to be paid for it!  I am not owed anything from God—everything I receive from Him is grace. 
 
Bless,
 
Deborah

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