“Whoever comes my way, I see Jesus in them.” I can’t take credit for the quote (anonymous), but I can say that when I think about those words, it makes me smile. My perspective has been to see love in everyone who comes my way. So, for anyone on the fence about Jesus, feel free to substitute the word love. Why would I be comfortable with such a substitution? Jesus can’t resist love. So if we are living life from a perspective of love, we are most certainly pleasing Jesus. If you are uncomfortable with the word Christian…
I’ve grown to realize that one of our shortcomings as humans is knowing how we are heard by others, whether we choose to be nasty or nice. We speak, and our emotions flow without reservation. Sometimes, without regard to how it is received by others, and without regard to how hurtful it might sound. I remember being surprised by someone who had no idea they were speaking to me harshly. Out of respect, I kept quiet. However, it is a lesson that stayed with me. I will never forget the tone that I heard or how it made that…
As I trust in Jesus, peace is present, and I am out of harm’s way. I am not eliminated from struggling or suffering. Nor am I sheltered from emergencies. But I have something that allows me to persevere through anything I am intended to experience. Some might call that faith, others peace, and some might choose to think I was born with an ability to see the positive. I simply choose Jesus. Knowing always that I will make it out of harm’s way if I give my trust to him, my intentions are good, and my actions are…
I was reminded how ordinary people doing everyday things can change the trajectory of others’ lives. That could go either way, positive or negative, but I am looking at how small things we do can make a powerful impact on how people feel and move forward in life. First, we have to be open to recognizing situations where we can be helpful. If I am rushing through life, worried about all that I have to accomplish, I will likely miss any opportunity to be helpful. When I slow down and live in the moment, I become more aware of my…