Joyfulness and Justice - Journeying On
We are well underway with our exploration of the character traits of a child of God - those traits which actually "reflect" better than any "image" we see of ourselves in the mirror on our wall. Today, we consider our "J" list - Justice and Joyfulness. I have chosen a rather long passage, but I think it is rich with blessing. Justice is really another way of saying we live in such a manner so as to display right conduct. In dealing with others, and often ourselves, we are equitable in treating others as God has treated us. Now, at first, this seems a little too easy for us to simply respond, "Check", and move on. Let me assure you, living "just" lives is a lot harder than some of the other traits we have explored to date! In fact, because it deals with the behaviors of others, often in reflection of the way they have treated us, it is one of the hardest ones to master! Train me, God , to walk straight; then I’ll follow your