Two Living Advent posts today, because Day 16 (for 12/14/15) came out after I had gone to bed yesterday (it was a busy weekend). Michael posted this quote:
"Yet as I read the birth stories about Jesus, I cannot help but conclude that though the world may
be tilted toward the rich and powerful, God is tilted toward the underdog." ― Philip Yancey
Michael asked us to list how our own lives are tilted towards the rich and powerful as well as a list of how our lives lean towards the underdog. So here is my attempt:
Tilted Towards Rich Lean Towards Underdog
Our House - it is nicer than we ever expected Do my best to follow "the Golden Rule"
Two income family - we have a nice income Try to give to charities that help others in need
Two cars - sorry Michael Volunteer with agencies that work with kids
Able to attend cultural and sporting events Work to mentor those at work who need it
Eat out for meals, more than rarely Participate in food drives for local Food Banks
Have a cell phone, cable, Netflix, Internet Always give money at coin drops
Was able to attend College Try to assist friends, when in need
I am going to stop here because, frankly, I fear that the left side is going to be longer than the right side. And I think that was probably Michael's intent - not that we feel bad about our plenty, but that we recognize how much we do have, even when it's easy to want more. And we must always remember to keep those in need in our thoughts, prayers, and actions. I hope that I am able to remember this all the time, but will try even harder during Advent.
Because, as Psalm 146 says, "The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down"
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