Some of us live for the things we do. Some live for the things we own. And still others live for the things people say about us. We can see where this kind of living leads. When we live for what we do, the stuff we own or want to own; the things others say about us we end up with a life that is up and down. Sometimes when we are doing well or people are saying nice things about us we feel pretty good and we are up. Other times when we aren't doing so well; when others are saying bad things about us we are down. There must be a constant unchangable thing for which we live. Check out this video of Henri Nouwen as he speaks about recognizing the fact that we are the "beloved" of God. Knowing that we are the beloved of God is the constant; this is a central guiding principle from which we can live our lives no matter what we do or what we own or what people say about us.
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