Aids Awareness Topic Bloom Where you Are Planted HOPE, LOVE & COMPASSION. 1 Corinthians 7:1

Описание: The theme for AAIM Sabbath this year is “Bloom where you are planted”, an expression
which many have possibly heard before in different circles. Although the expression “to
bloom” or “to blossom” conjures up figures of flowers, fruits, abundance or thriving, the
essence of the phrase implies triumph over hardship. This phase is seen as an inspirational
quote though interpreted to mean different things depending on the circumstances.
Legend has it that this quote is credited to Saint Francies de Sales, Bishop of Geneva
(1567-1622).
The modernized quote is, “Bloom where you are planted”. The original quote by Saint
Francies de Sales’ is, “Truly charity has no limit; for the love of God has been poured into
our hearts by His Spirit dwelling in each one of us, calling us to a life of devotion and
inviting us to bloom in the garden where He has planted and directing us to radiate the
beauty and spread the fragrance of His Providence.”
Today we have the special AAIM Sabbath, usually set just a few days before the World
Commemoration of World AIDS Day, December 1. The AAIM Sabbath has been put
aside to draw our attention to the pandemic of HIV/AIDS which continues to take lives
and impact so many in mostly negative ways. One may wonder why we pick the theme
“Bloom where you are planted” in the context of a raging pandemic responsible for more
than 40miilion lives and counting. The point is, we need hope, courage, grit, gratitude #aids #highlights #worldaidsday2024 #adventistas #seventhdayadventistchurch