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motives of the heart

Published on October 22, 2025October 6, 2025 by Dawn MarieLeave a comment

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians
Brothers and sisters: Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. It does not concern me in the least that I be judged by you or any human tribunal; I do not even pass judgment on myself; I am not conscious of anything against me, but I do not thereby stand acquitted; the one who judges me is the Lord.

Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God.
Corinthians 4: 1-5

hugs n’ blessings for what is our hearts.

blessing the darkness

Published on February 10, 2024February 18, 2024 by Dawn Marie9 Comments

Some people might say that we find God only when we need Him. Simple words, but true. It’s like looking for the light switch in a dark room. No one goes searching for it until the sunlight has gone. Similarly, darkness can impel our search for God.

I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night – but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.
Psalm 139:11-12

Genelle Guzman-McMillan was the last survivor pulled from the wreckage after the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001. Genelle tells the story about flirting with faith but choosing to live without it. Then, on September 11, her world fell apart and she found herself in complete darkness, buried alive under a mountain of rubble.

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lifting my heart❤️

Published on January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 by Dawn MarieLeave a comment

Even in the darkness, even when it’s hardest
You are faithful and You bring the dawn.
On every mountain, I’ll sing it even louder
You are faithful and You bring the dawn.