Some or All: Does it Make a Difference?

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photo taken April 2024 at Redington Shores, Florida


SOME OR ALL?


The word some is the #FiveMinuteFriday prompt. Some is a simple word but can be paired with other words like – somewhere, somehow, someone, sometime, something, and probably many more. The word some does not include all. That means when we choose one thing, we are not choosing other things.  

 

We may choose some people to be our close friends and others remain acquaintances. Yet, whether close friends, acquaintances, or strangers - we can treat them all with kindness. Every person is created in the image of God and therefore has worth. 

 

Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
Galatians 6:9-10

 

a portion of an art journal page

We may be tempted sometimes to treat people differently, depending on how they treat us. Jesus tells us to be kind to everyone, including our enemies.

 

“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:43-45

 

We are to work for the good of all people, not just some. May God help us to follow these scriptures and spread His love to all we meet.


I'm linking up with: #FiveMinuteFriday, #LetsHaveCoffee

Comments

  1. BettieGMay 5, 2024 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks for these great reminders dear Gayl! I love the way that your art page flows with the theme of showing love to all. Jesus gave us such a great example to follow as we listen to His leading in our hearts. Blessings & hugs dear sister!

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    1. Gayl WrightMay 8, 2024 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks so much for your encouragement, dear Bettie Blessings and love to you, my sister/poet/friend! xoxo

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  2. Great-Granny GrandmaMay 7, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    Love this.
    Thank for sharing.

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  3. DawnMay 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM

    Interesting how that scripture highlights the 'especially' towards the people of faith amidst the all. Thank you.

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    1. Gayl WrightMay 8, 2024 at 2:19 PM

      Yes, I thought about that, too, how we are to care for one another in the faith. Blessings to you!

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  4. DonnaMay 8, 2024 at 5:40 PM

    Love this, Gayl, while we have the freedom to choose "some" people with which to create more intimate friendships, we can treat everyone with kindness.

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    1. Gayl WrightMay 8, 2024 at 9:04 PM

      Thank you, Donna! Yes, it's so important to treat everyone kindly. Blessings to you!

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