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All I Have Is Yours, Lord: A Reflection on Grace and Gratitude

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE All I Have Is Yours, Lord A reflection on grace, gratitude, humility and the beauty of surrender What do I have that I did not receive? What can I truly claim as mine apart from grace? There are moments when we need to pause and look beyond our achievements, possessions, abilities and ambitions. We may work hard for what we accomplish, make sacrifices for our families and spend years developing our talents. Yet, beneath every achievement lies a deeper truth: life itself is a gift. Our breath, our opportunities, our strength, our relationships and even the ability to begin again are blessings we often take for granted. Gratitude begins when we recognise that we are not the sole authors of everything good in our lives. The prayer “All I Have Is Yours, Lord” expresses a heart that no longer wishes to live only for possession, recognition or personal glory. It is the quiet acknowledgement that everything entr...
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Galentine’s Day – 13th February

🌍 Galentine’s Day – 13th February

Celebrating Friendship, Sisterhood, and the Power of Togetherness

Observed on 13th February, Galentine’s Day is a joyful celebration of friendship—especially among women. Popularized by the television series Parks and Recreation, this day has grown into a global expression of appreciation for the bonds that sustain us beyond romance.

Galentine’s Day is about honoring the people who stand beside us through every season of life—the friends who listen without judgment, laugh without reason, and stay without condition.

It reminds us that love is not limited to romance.
Friendship is love in its purest form.

🌱 Why Galentine’s Day Matters

In a world that often measures connection through romance, Galentine’s Day shifts the spotlight to relationships that:

  • Provide emotional safety

  • Offer unconditional support

  • Encourage growth and confidence

  • Celebrate individuality

  • Create lifelong memories

Friendships are the anchors of everyday life. They remind us who we are when we forget.

🌍 Beyond Gender, Beyond Labels

While rooted in celebrating women’s friendships, the spirit of Galentine’s Day belongs to everyone. It is about:

  • Companionship

  • Gratitude

  • Mutual respect

  • Chosen family

  • Shared journeys

It celebrates the truth that meaningful connections are not defined by tradition—they are defined by care.

🎨 An Artistic Reflection

For an artist, friendship is composition.

Different colors on one canvas.
Different voices in one harmony.
Different stories sharing one space.

Just as a painting becomes richer with contrast, life becomes fuller with friendships that reflect, challenge, and uplift us.

Every friend adds a stroke to who we become.

🕊️ Ways to Observe Galentine’s Day

  • Spend time with friends

  • Write notes of appreciation

  • Share memories and laughter

  • Support one another’s dreams

  • Celebrate togetherness

Joy multiplies when shared.

🔚 Conclusion – The Love That Stays

Galentine’s Day reminds us that some of life’s deepest connections are built not on romance, but on understanding, loyalty, and shared experience.

Friends are:

  • The voices that calm

  • The hands that hold

  • The mirrors that remind us of our worth

In friendship, we find ourselves.

When hearts walk together, no journey feels lonely.

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