Let Your Light Shine

As we age things change, people change, views change, landscape changes, and the people we surround ourselves with change. With that in mind; be mindful that everything, and everyone, you come in contact with, you have a chance to influence (inspire/motivate or discourage) or change. If given the chance, and only one chance, be motivating, encouraging, loving, and understanding, and invoke positive change. I mean, why not choose to be positive in a mostly negative world. See, much like the news we see on TV daily; focusing on the negative is easy, anyone can do it, and they do. Being encouraging is work, but good work. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Now, don’t get me wrong, there are instances where you have to struggle to find a positive word; and even if that word is “I’ll have to pray about that,” then let it be known that you have at least open yourself up to the influence of positivity and power of prayer. Life is too short to be grumpy all the time, open the door and let some light in your life, then share that light with those surrounding you. Matthew 5:16 (NLT) “In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” – at least this is how I view things (pretty sure this is what Jesus would do), KV