Its important to know your worth. So many walk through life and take for granted what they see in the mirror. Every day we look in the mirror. Most of the time Nothing dramatic changes and maybe thats why we take for granted who we are. Perhaps that is why some feel that they are not special. When we think of special people we think Neil Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Abraham Lincoln, or Pablo Picasso. You should never take for granted though how special you are and what amazing things you can accomplish both good and bad. With this subject I often think of the movie “Its a Wonderful Life”. We pas through our lives so routinely that we take for granted the effect out life has. I ponder sometimes what it might look like if I had starred in that movie. What void would I leave on this world? Have I done anything? More importantly have I done enough? I am sure that there maybe someone reading this thinking that they would leave no void. It is very rare but I suppose not impossible, but that is our choice, your choice. Each day we wake up we have an opportunity to leave the world in better shape than we found it. We have the opportunity to spread love and progress in the world. We can help those in need or turn a blind eye. We can use our gifts or we can hide in a hole. The choice is ours. God has created a wonderful world and filled it with people of varying talents. He gave us this life and this world as a gift, but it is up to us to take care of it. I encourage you to let your light shine to help guide others through love, compassion, patience, and understanding. Develop your gifts to help build that mighty civilization on a hill that shines as hope for so many. God is waiting for you to claim and use your gifts he has given you. He loves you and is waiting for you to come home. Does he expect you to be perfect? No, he knows that we are all flawed, but with his love and teachings we have the ability to become the best versions of ourselves.
Matthew 5:13-16
New International Version (NIV)
Salt and Light
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.
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