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Forgiveness and Kindness and Hope – My Instagram Roundup

December 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sometimes people think I’m always happy and in a sunny mood and when someone is nasty with me, it doesn’t affect me. But of course, carelessness and evil and negativity affect me and make me feel horrible just like anyone would feel. I’ve dealt with a lot of things. A lot of people who have purposely hurt me and some who hurt me without thinking. There are things I’m still dealing with, even after years.

But overall, I focus on the positive. I pray a lot. I get frustrated and pray some more. I ask God for forgiveness and to help me understand. I ask Him to reveal his prescense in certain situations where I don’t see him. There will always be bad things to deal with, but we must continue to focus on God first. He will help us in everything else that needs to happen. It doesn’t mean things will ever be easy. But I cannot imagine my life without God, and when I am feeling bad and hopeless, I go back to him again and again and ask for help.

This Instagram roundup reminded me of times when things were happening that I didn’t understand. Where people acted like idiots to me. When circumstances were continually difficult. While the holidays are a happy time, they can also be stressful, so in this roundup I see myself trying to offer hope to myself and others.

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Since it is #WorldKindnessDay, I wanted to share this print, which contains a favorite verse of mine from Proverbs. I think as women we set the tone, in society, in our homes… we set the tone on how people will treat each other. What will be tolerated? Name calling? Bullying? Snarky jabs? We can remind our spouses and children and coworkers and friends that it should always be kindness first. Kindness in everything, not because someone “deserves” it but because of who we are as women. ____________ Kindness, another form of love. This passage is included on this artwork: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” ~Proverbs 31:26 (ESV) ____________ In this verse, I see our instruction and our blessing. We as women as the ones who can set the tone for our homes and families, and ultimately, the world. One small act of kindness follows into another. ______________ This vibrant print was created using acrylics, ink, lace, and other ephemera. ____________ https://cherieburbach.com/product/the-teaching-of-kindness/

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New print! It says, "Hope remembers your dreams, even when you forget." ____________ I created this print from a poem I wrote entitled, "Hope." You can find the entire poem and print at my website here:  https://cherieburbach.com/product/hope-remembers-your-dreams/. _______________ Never ever ever lose hope.

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Got lots of comments about this painting, which is currently for sale at Inspiration Studios. It's called "Forgiveness Prayer" and says, "I forgive you, she said, although she didn't feel it. I forgive you, she prayed, to help make it true." _______________ I think we have all struggled with forgiveness at certain times in our lives, especially when it comes to those deeply hurtful things that you think you can never get past. Forgiveness has to be a choice you make first, before you feel it. In fact, the freeing feelings of forgiveness might take a long time to finally come, but they will. _______________ For me, I have to ask God's help with forgiveness otherwise it just doesn't happen. I can say I forgive but without Him I will constantly be pulled back into the negativity that an unforgiving heart creates. _______________ Forgiveness is a gift for you. It is not about letting that person who hurt you off the hook. No matter if they apologize, no matter if they never even admit the things they did, God knows. He will handle it all. You don't need to hold on to anger and hurt because of someone else's actions. _____________

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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”. ~Thomas Merton

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Cherie Burbach is a full time artist and writer. Her art prints, originals, and functional art pieces are available in artsy stores and galleries through the country and here at her site. Join her for Painting the Psalms. She is the author of over fifteen books, which vary from nonfiction to poetry to kid's books. Just for fun she created a family card game called Cupcake Commotion. Her first novel is The Space Between Dreaming.

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The Space Between Dreaming is a moving novel written with warmth and heart and which contains valuable wisdom. I loved that...
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2020-02-16T15:00:57-06:00
The Space Between Dreaming is a moving novel written with warmth and heart and which contains valuable wisdom. I loved that the work tackles difficult topics about childlessness, childhood trauma, and betrayal by friends with sensitivity. It tenderly captures the social and emotional toll of being childless. I loved the main characters and found them to be realistic and engaging. The work masterfully explores the themes of friendships and relationships, drawing important lessons that can be applied in real life. The inclusion of art and the process of painting also enhance the story. Cherie Burbach's unforgettable novel will resonate with readers for its applicable themes and compelling characters. Fans of women's novels will love it.
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