New Hope Sanctuary
The verses below reportedly were written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India, and are widely attributed to her. Some sources say that the words below were written on the wall in Mother Teresa's own room. In any case, their association with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity has made them popular worldwide, expressing as they do, the spirit in which they lived their lives.
They seem to be based on a composition originally by Kent Keith, but much of the second half has been re-written in a more spiritual way.
- People are often unreasonable, irrational, andself-centered. Forgive them anyway.
- If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
- If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
- If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
- What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
- If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
- The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
- Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
- In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
These are very powerful words*ones I try to live by.
Jesus did all of His miracles as a man, not as God. Let that sink in. This is a profound truth that has major implications for you and me. It changes everything.
Jesus said of Himself: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does (John 5:19-20)." In the Greek language the word 'nothing' has a unique meaning -- it means NO THING. Just like it does in English!
While He is 100 percent God, He chose to live with the same limitations that we would face once He was redeemed. He made that point over and over again. Jesus became the model for all who would embrace the invitation to invade the impossible in His name. He performed miracles, wonders, and signs, as a man in right relationship to God.
Jesus said you and I will do even greater works than He did. "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." (John 14:12-13)
The question for each of us is, "Though the world will not understand, will I live my Jesus Journey anyway?* All the actions that Mother Teresa wrote about are nothing short of everyday miracles that you and I can perform. But remember, we can do nothing by ourselves. With just the small faith of a mustard seed, we can do even greater things than these! Jesus said it! I believe it!
Please join us at New Hope Sanctuary for worship and fellowship. God is really teaching us to live as people in relationship to Himself. Come as you are, and leave changed.
With love and enduring peace,
Pastor Melonie
Sunday worship services at 11:00 AM
Wednesday Bible studies at 7:00 PM
Rev. Melonie Hollis, Pastor
540-562-2056
e-mail: newhopesanctuary@verizon.net
website: newhopesanctuary.org
3904 Brambleton Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24018
(across from the Cave Spring Krogers, and directly behind Nature*s Emporium)
New Hope Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation is offered for those with hearing impairments.
