Matthew 25: 35-40

Luke 6: 27-31

It should go without saying — we should care for ourselves first to ensure that we have enough to give. My prayer is that we function, as members of society, more like conduits and less like reservoirs.

Receiving and giving. Caring and being cared for. Loving and being loved. Reciprocity. Compassion. Trust.

Jesus taught that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love others. When we intentionally move beyond our daily routines to care for people in our community—whether by serving at a food pantry, helping someone learn English, or opening our home to children in need—we’re living out that calling and taking part in the Great Commission.

Our heart posture is the main thing.

Thank you for sitting with me beneath the flowers,

where we grow, heal, and discover truth with a heart of love and eyes set on eternity.

I offer this space as a shelter for your becoming.A place where silence speaks through written and spoken word,as we gently tend to what’s buried beneath the surface—with the Holy Spirit as our guide.

If my work resonates with you or offers support,I’d be grateful for every share, like, or comment.

Because in the right hands, even the smallest seeds bloom.

Relief Efforts for Families in Jamaica: If you’d like to support my family and the communities they are a part of directly and are in the Atlanta area, send me a message.

Here’s the link to the original article where I navigate what it means to hope, again.

~ Chérie

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