How many times have we all heard the cliche "It's The Thought That Counts"? I have heard it more times than I care to recall.
Now don't get me wrong, it is a wonderful thing to have a compassionate heart and well intentions. The problem lies in the following through. Myself included, how many times have we vowed to pray for someone, had truly honest intentions but just never followed through with it. Or made a "commitment" in passing that we would love to do this or that, but just couldn't find the time to make it happen? I realize life gets busy and we all have our responsibilities. But we must get over ourselves for 5 minutes and think of others. Take the time to invest in others lives. If we only ever concern ourselves with our own problems, duties, circumstances and circle of friends then we miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in someone else's life, in turn impacting our own.
We MUST get out of our own little bubble and pay attention to what is going on around us. People need other people. Take the time to invest in someone outside of your circle. Let someone know that you care about them. Random acts of kindness are just that, to random. Don't be afraid to start a conversation with a complete stranger. What is the worst that can happen? Get out of your comfort zone. Be the light!
I have been mulling over this topic for a some time now. And wouldn't you know Pastor B "brought it" this past weekend at The Crossing! Throughout the entire message all I could hear were the lines of this song repeating, one of my favorites!
Hosana
I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith, selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek!!!
Matthew 5:13-16
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Todd says, "You go girl!" - okay, he really said, "Good for her!" =)
ReplyDeleteI agree, this world can't be better until each one of us reaches out in love to others who are ,sick, wounded ,hurt , hopeless, to exbit the LOVE of GOD that is inside of everyone that has accepted JESUS CHRIST IN OUR LIFE. We are the flavor (salt) that will attract them but can't do it if we are wrapped up in our woes (problems) Each day is a beautiful gift and should be willing to share it (that gift) Jesus told us that HE provided the seed, so its up to us to plant ,just start with a smile, Kelli you are truly an encouragement.
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