So my brithday was on wed and I turned (cough cough) lets just say from now on every birthday will be 25. :)
Its not soo bad, I have alot to be thankful for and God's provision providing for my family is Amazing. A lot has happened this past year. Lots of changes going on. But one thing I do know in the midst of k oss and uncertainty, God's word, love, and strength never fails me.
I hear cable and internet customers on a daily basis who are angry and upset but its not because the cable dosent work, its because of the stresses of every day life and when you sit down to relax and your cable is out, all the frustrations then become a reality and then manifest into upset customers.
But what I really see is America as a nation of stressed, hurting, sad, and desperately Americans. Yes many countries call us selfish and such, but growing up in America unless you seek what happens in others countries your unaware of how they live and then assume that every where is like where your at.
As I hear the stories of every day Americans, upper, middle, lower class Americans, all types, all nationalities I see the common trend. They just want someone to listen. Then need someone to just listen and feel like that person feels concerned for the situation and whats going on.
So my point is, Whether you speak to 50 people a day or whatever it is that you do throughout the day, at work, church, the store, the mall, grocery story. Look around and see that Americans need a break meaning they need a smile, they need happiness, they need love, they need to see something different than the typical get out of my way Americans, they need to see selfless humans, who notice those around them.
So start acting like people around you exist and you will see a whole new light. Dont get caught up in your business that you forget to share the one gift you can give that dosent cost anything, your smile and your attention.
I challenge you to take a step out of your comfort zone, Smile, look someone in the eye, (eyes are the window to the soul) Take notice of those around you, and see the pain and hurt, and then do something, smile, notice them, say thank you, do something simple and open the eyes of your heart and you will see a whole new picture.
