Did I do anything that mattered today? I struggle living missionally knowing that each day matters. Each day I'm making an impact on someone...good or bad. Did I make someone feel used and unimportant today; or did I make them feel special and unique. It's my choice how I react to situations everyday. (at least thats what I tell my students)
The other day a student shared a burden with me. I was completely at loss of how to react and what exactly to say or do. I cannot understand her pain and it would only dimish it if I said I know how she feels. So, we sat there together and cried for her hurt. Her heart was broken and my heart broke for her.
Somedays, the most important thing I can do for those babies that come to me everyday is to love them, unconditionally, despite everything. Even after they yell, curse, scream...and defy me. I do love them and my heart so goes out to each of their situations. They can't control their lives beyond themselves, but they can make choices for a better tomorrow.
We aren't defined by our circumstances, but we are defined by our choices. I can't control situations/circumstances I am put in, but I can control my reaction to them.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
"For a child of God hopelessness is a the most unnecessary condition in the entire bag of mind tricks..." Beth Moore
Often we feel as if the world is falling apart at its very seams. Everything that we were founded on is coming apart...nothing will ever be the same. Christians shudder and feel helpless at current events. Ironic though....the darker the night, the brighter a simple light shines. Hopelessness is a myth. A myth that Satan invented to keep us incapable of moving forward in our lives... and living contagiously. I feel empowered though to live my life and make a difference... to love one, the way I wish the masses could be loved. Now is my time (& your time); Don't give up just when people around you need you so badly. Your life matters. You matter.
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