As always, Donny, there are many questions to ponder. Who do I love? The answer to that is simple: since I became a follower of Christ 58 years ago, God has been my top priority, with my husband coming in second. Both of them love unconditionally. I also deeply love my children, family, and friends.
My understanding of how and why I love has been a source of reflection that I have thought about extensively over the years. Regarding how I love, I generously give my time and often share gifts and money. The question of why I love- has required much inner work. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I faced negative comments that undermined my self-worth. I felt I had to perform to receive, yet my efforts were rarely acknowledged. As a result, I struggle to accept love and friendship because it has always been tied to certain conditions.
My lack of obtaining love and friendship has helped me develop empathy for everyone I meet. I try to show kindness, which I believe is a form of love, as everyone has their own story. So, to answer your question, yes, you can give love without expecting to receive it in return; isn't that what Jesus does?
My definition of self-love involves recognizing your worth and not allowing the opinions and words of others to dictate your life. Thank you for sharing your time and heart. It’s always inspirational and encouraging. I'm praying for God’s provision and guidance for you. 🙏
So glad you decided to do another prayer walk and what a beautiful place to do it. I am able to receive and give love freely but feel I give more then I receive. Do the people love me for what I give them or truly love me? This is why I get my heart broken often. Will I stop giving my love to others because of this? No because that is just the person I am and would rather give than receive but can certainly except anything that comes my way with true warmth and feelings. Continued prayers that you are able to get the bus fixed and as a side note, for us individuals who don't hear I love you everyday, you ending your prayer walks with God and you loving us really lifts us up. Thank you.
I look at my kids and my husband as gifts from God because he blessed me with the opportunity to love these beautiful beings unconditionally, that comes easy.
When I think about being someone who loves many, that is just not who I am. I have a few close friends and family members whom I love, but honestly at distance. I was always in awe of my Granny because she loved everyone unconditionally with patience, free of judgment and most of all with grace. I have wanted to be like this, but when you have been hurt so deeply by so many it is hard to let that protective part of your brain allow your heart walk blindly forward.
Self love I think is a reflection of self worth, if you feel unworthy you cannot love yourself. Self love is the idea that if you love your own heart and trust your own path, then you have the clarity of trust in yourself.
I think that we throw the word "love" around way too easily. There is a process to love and it is something that should never be taken lightly because to love and be loved is the greatest gift from above.
Blessings and prayers as you continue your faithful journey. I am honored to be a part of this community.
If I have met you I love you. I show love in supporting you even if I don’t see you. I don’t show my lack because I can’t out give God. I share truth with you the best I can. I back your desires listening to you and praying for you. If you’re my neighbor I pray for you. If your dog kills my chicken I forgive you and pray for you. If you’re a little off I refrain from judging your ways. When I’m quiet, I’m thinking about how to be more than just a friend to you. They never know if you’re their only friend. I pray when I’m gone forever you will remember me warmly. My funeral, I’m not there. I want to see you in heaven one day.
I saw someone desire to make a change. I wanted to get to know him. Gradually I learned more about him. That many years ago. I believe he knows I love him who I’ve never seen. I loved his heart. My brother in law passed in 2019. He knew I loved him by a personal conversation. His eyes told me he was going home to Jesus while his wife was assured he was an atheist. She got my distant love.
Love is an understanding quietly sometimes. If I back off from someone I still love them. I don’t want to stand in their way. Encouragement knows it must back off. I do hope you’ve felt my love for you and even if I miss you that love remains.
Love this walk helped me to understand some of the things I am going through at this time. I like the way he prays in between his actual comments, makes you relax and think and calm your thoughts. He never preaches just reacts to his thoughts and makes you think about god and what is happening to you.
I don't have to ask that question of anybody who has meet me in real life, or the ones who don't know me personally but our familiar with my reputation and line of work ethical as a caregiver with multiple job skills levels that service a wide range of people and animals whose life we have enter into. The purest love I have for these clients and animals comes without expecting anything in return. My unconditional love is divine by my acceptance of myself without limits, that also applies to my husband Bradley, which has been unwavering for the last fifty years. My soulmate is my twin brother Ben (Benjamin). I express unconditional love for my admitted family members; those family members who are related by the bloodline we share together and the connection we have to the family tree. To the lifelong friends who became the cherishing love of the family we create together. To everyone else who's relationship friendship last through a period of time before we parted ways, thank you for entering into my life journey. Thanks, Donny for the pray walk questions
You really didn't feel like doing a Prayer Walk but yet you wanted to be with who you love. Thats how I feel when I take my morning walk. I walk every morning. I sit here and think, Ugh, I don't want to walk but yet part of my walk is spent talking to God. I love that part of my walk. I love God. So why don't I want to go on my walk. Once I'm on my walk, I don't mind anymore. God's love is with me.
I watched this prayer walk twice today. I had to really ponder on the topic and contents. I am normally a loving, kind person but lately I have not been this way. I find myself resentful and not feeling as close to God as I once was. Some days I even wonder where God is. Getting down and depressed is a real hard feeling to deal with. Then after watching this prayer walk the secong time, I started remembering what all he has blessed me with in this life. Gave his only begotten son that I might be saved and go to Heaven. Healed me from cancer and so many blessings I can't comprehend all of them. Thank you God for laying this prayer walk on Donny's heart and his obedience in doing it.
I enjoyed this walk, and who we love. I am reading 1 John in my devotions, and God says if we don't have love for others, then the love of the Father is not in us. So, I love Jesus first for what He has done for us. Then, I love my family, friends, and others. Sometimes the "others" gets complicated. When you find someone who is unkind, it is hard to "love" that person. That's when we have to rely on Jesus to show us how to love the unlovable people. I love you, too, for sharing these walks that make us think about God's love for us!!
Thank you for sharing Donny! Who do I love? For me, that is simply Jesus Christ! I do my best to show His love to others even those that can disappoint me as I can only control my words, my behavior, and my actions. By showing His love to others, I try to do so through acts of kindness and encouragement.
Regarding self-love, that can be a term that can be taken out of context. For me, I know God loves me unconditionally no matter what; therefore, I’m able to receive His love and know He declares me worthy in His eyes and NOT in my selfish-ambition or vain conceit. Hope that makes sense.
Take care and God bless you wherever God leads you!
Thank you for blessing my inbox this morning with a nice message and beautiful scenery from TN. Sometimes we have to heal like I am doing. I give love, but I have a tendency to not expect it in return. I’m healing from a past relationship. I love as a Christian, but I have problems allowing others to love me because I simply don’t want to get hurt.
The path that I have been on for the last several years has depleted my time and energy. It has left me with little time to show love to those most important in my life. I am changing paths at the moment. It's a slow process. Loving God comes first, myself, family, friends. Thanks for helping me refocus this morning, Donny ❤️🙏
Donny I remember that park. It’s a gorgeous place to spend time with God and silence and nature. It was my favorite place to go to while I was there. Anyway you gave me a lot to think about.. who do I love ? I love God even in my struggles and my daughters and you asked
Do you love money. And that hit my heart very hard. Cause I work every day and don’t spend much time with my girls like I want to. My mind keeps telling me I have to work cause I want money. And my heart wants to spend time with the ones I love. So thank you for saying what you did. I’m gonna change my mind set. You are amazing 💕
As always, Donny, there are many questions to ponder. Who do I love? The answer to that is simple: since I became a follower of Christ 58 years ago, God has been my top priority, with my husband coming in second. Both of them love unconditionally. I also deeply love my children, family, and friends.
My understanding of how and why I love has been a source of reflection that I have thought about extensively over the years. Regarding how I love, I generously give my time and often share gifts and money. The question of why I love- has required much inner work. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I faced negative comments that undermined my self-worth. I felt I had to perform to receive, yet my efforts were rarely acknowledged. As a result, I struggle to accept love and friendship because it has always been tied to certain conditions.
My lack of obtaining love and friendship has helped me develop empathy for everyone I meet. I try to show kindness, which I believe is a form of love, as everyone has their own story. So, to answer your question, yes, you can give love without expecting to receive it in return; isn't that what Jesus does?
My definition of self-love involves recognizing your worth and not allowing the opinions and words of others to dictate your life. Thank you for sharing your time and heart. It’s always inspirational and encouraging. I'm praying for God’s provision and guidance for you. 🙏
thank you for sharing Deloris.
So glad you decided to do another prayer walk and what a beautiful place to do it. I am able to receive and give love freely but feel I give more then I receive. Do the people love me for what I give them or truly love me? This is why I get my heart broken often. Will I stop giving my love to others because of this? No because that is just the person I am and would rather give than receive but can certainly except anything that comes my way with true warmth and feelings. Continued prayers that you are able to get the bus fixed and as a side note, for us individuals who don't hear I love you everyday, you ending your prayer walks with God and you loving us really lifts us up. Thank you.
thank you for sharing your heart Melanie. You are loved and I hope you feel that.
Once again a great and thoughtful walk.
I look at my kids and my husband as gifts from God because he blessed me with the opportunity to love these beautiful beings unconditionally, that comes easy.
When I think about being someone who loves many, that is just not who I am. I have a few close friends and family members whom I love, but honestly at distance. I was always in awe of my Granny because she loved everyone unconditionally with patience, free of judgment and most of all with grace. I have wanted to be like this, but when you have been hurt so deeply by so many it is hard to let that protective part of your brain allow your heart walk blindly forward.
Self love I think is a reflection of self worth, if you feel unworthy you cannot love yourself. Self love is the idea that if you love your own heart and trust your own path, then you have the clarity of trust in yourself.
I think that we throw the word "love" around way too easily. There is a process to love and it is something that should never be taken lightly because to love and be loved is the greatest gift from above.
Blessings and prayers as you continue your faithful journey. I am honored to be a part of this community.
Thank you for your honesty Robin.
What a joy you are in the morning.
If I have met you I love you. I show love in supporting you even if I don’t see you. I don’t show my lack because I can’t out give God. I share truth with you the best I can. I back your desires listening to you and praying for you. If you’re my neighbor I pray for you. If your dog kills my chicken I forgive you and pray for you. If you’re a little off I refrain from judging your ways. When I’m quiet, I’m thinking about how to be more than just a friend to you. They never know if you’re their only friend. I pray when I’m gone forever you will remember me warmly. My funeral, I’m not there. I want to see you in heaven one day.
I saw someone desire to make a change. I wanted to get to know him. Gradually I learned more about him. That many years ago. I believe he knows I love him who I’ve never seen. I loved his heart. My brother in law passed in 2019. He knew I loved him by a personal conversation. His eyes told me he was going home to Jesus while his wife was assured he was an atheist. She got my distant love.
Love is an understanding quietly sometimes. If I back off from someone I still love them. I don’t want to stand in their way. Encouragement knows it must back off. I do hope you’ve felt my love for you and even if I miss you that love remains.
Thank you Lucinda, I have felt your love and kindness.
I love my son and grandson, and we tell each other everyday, I Love You. My grandson keeps me going💜 I can feel the love in my heart for them🩵
Love this walk helped me to understand some of the things I am going through at this time. I like the way he prays in between his actual comments, makes you relax and think and calm your thoughts. He never preaches just reacts to his thoughts and makes you think about god and what is happening to you.
thank you for sharing Wendy. I'm glad you found this walk helpful.
I noticed that your profile says "very frustrated at this moment in time".
What can we be praying for you about?
I don't have to ask that question of anybody who has meet me in real life, or the ones who don't know me personally but our familiar with my reputation and line of work ethical as a caregiver with multiple job skills levels that service a wide range of people and animals whose life we have enter into. The purest love I have for these clients and animals comes without expecting anything in return. My unconditional love is divine by my acceptance of myself without limits, that also applies to my husband Bradley, which has been unwavering for the last fifty years. My soulmate is my twin brother Ben (Benjamin). I express unconditional love for my admitted family members; those family members who are related by the bloodline we share together and the connection we have to the family tree. To the lifelong friends who became the cherishing love of the family we create together. To everyone else who's relationship friendship last through a period of time before we parted ways, thank you for entering into my life journey. Thanks, Donny for the pray walk questions
thank you for sharing Bonnie
You really didn't feel like doing a Prayer Walk but yet you wanted to be with who you love. Thats how I feel when I take my morning walk. I walk every morning. I sit here and think, Ugh, I don't want to walk but yet part of my walk is spent talking to God. I love that part of my walk. I love God. So why don't I want to go on my walk. Once I'm on my walk, I don't mind anymore. God's love is with me.
we are strange creatures aren't we?
I watched this prayer walk twice today. I had to really ponder on the topic and contents. I am normally a loving, kind person but lately I have not been this way. I find myself resentful and not feeling as close to God as I once was. Some days I even wonder where God is. Getting down and depressed is a real hard feeling to deal with. Then after watching this prayer walk the secong time, I started remembering what all he has blessed me with in this life. Gave his only begotten son that I might be saved and go to Heaven. Healed me from cancer and so many blessings I can't comprehend all of them. Thank you God for laying this prayer walk on Donny's heart and his obedience in doing it.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this Kathy.
Donny,
Would you please contact me via email concerning your bus.
Hello Kathy, you can reach me through info@donnymac.com
I am hoping to set up an email of prayer walks soon
I enjoyed this walk, and who we love. I am reading 1 John in my devotions, and God says if we don't have love for others, then the love of the Father is not in us. So, I love Jesus first for what He has done for us. Then, I love my family, friends, and others. Sometimes the "others" gets complicated. When you find someone who is unkind, it is hard to "love" that person. That's when we have to rely on Jesus to show us how to love the unlovable people. I love you, too, for sharing these walks that make us think about God's love for us!!
Thank you for sharing Denise. I appreciate you and everyone in this community that God has created.
Thank you for sharing Donny! Who do I love? For me, that is simply Jesus Christ! I do my best to show His love to others even those that can disappoint me as I can only control my words, my behavior, and my actions. By showing His love to others, I try to do so through acts of kindness and encouragement.
Regarding self-love, that can be a term that can be taken out of context. For me, I know God loves me unconditionally no matter what; therefore, I’m able to receive His love and know He declares me worthy in His eyes and NOT in my selfish-ambition or vain conceit. Hope that makes sense.
Take care and God bless you wherever God leads you!
than you Anne for sharing
Thank you for blessing my inbox this morning with a nice message and beautiful scenery from TN. Sometimes we have to heal like I am doing. I give love, but I have a tendency to not expect it in return. I’m healing from a past relationship. I love as a Christian, but I have problems allowing others to love me because I simply don’t want to get hurt.
Thank you for sharing Amy
You’re welcome
The path that I have been on for the last several years has depleted my time and energy. It has left me with little time to show love to those most important in my life. I am changing paths at the moment. It's a slow process. Loving God comes first, myself, family, friends. Thanks for helping me refocus this morning, Donny ❤️🙏
I'm glad to hear you're changing paths Janis. May God bless your steps.
Do you see like and love as the same and both necessary?
I see 'like' and 'love' as different. Scripture tells us how to love others, I can't think of one verse that tells us how to 'like' others.
To me, that shows that it is important to God that we 'love' others.
Good morning Everyone
Donny I remember that park. It’s a gorgeous place to spend time with God and silence and nature. It was my favorite place to go to while I was there. Anyway you gave me a lot to think about.. who do I love ? I love God even in my struggles and my daughters and you asked
Do you love money. And that hit my heart very hard. Cause I work every day and don’t spend much time with my girls like I want to. My mind keeps telling me I have to work cause I want money. And my heart wants to spend time with the ones I love. So thank you for saying what you did. I’m gonna change my mind set. You are amazing 💕
May God bless you Rachel as you step towards loving more.
What a beautiful day and good reflection question! Thank you for another good walk.