treat 'n treat

"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4: 30-32

Every October, besides the cool crisp air, i love revisiting the tale comparing a Christian to a jack-o-lantern.

It goes like this...
God personally picks and prepares each of us to do His work.  Through continuous love and discipline, He diligently removes the yuck from us.  He rids us of the harmful seeds of hate, jealousy, anger, doubt, revenge, fear. Once in the Arms of Jesus, His Light shines from within us to draw others to Him. 

Isn't that a beautiful picture?  God's Hands on us taking out the junk and putting in His Light.
Enjoy this spook-tacular day.  When you treat 'n treat, you also shine!

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal