Taking The Small Things for Granted

This time of the year we get so caught up in the hustle of the season we forget about being greatful for the small things. I read this article in the paper about a lady's son who was being put to death for murdering someone. This lady probably tried to raise her son the right way. To do right from wrong, to go to church, to be respectful of others, and all the things we all teach our kids. But, as parents of older children, we know they do whatever they want when they get grown. People were shunning this lady because of what her son had done. Now, she was lossing her son. This lady needed friends she could depend on at this time.

How many of us are the same way as this lady's neighbors and old friends? Do we not speak and be friendly to others because of something that has happened to someone in their family? They probably had no control over their life and what they did. Just like I have to control over Jody's life and what he does right now.

I felt so sorry for the lady. She was so alone. Then I thought about the churches in her community. How they had lost the opportunity to be a servant of the Lord to her. To show her love. The greatest commandment. To love.

Let's not let opportunities like this pass us by. Don't take for granted someone is going to do your job. Step up to the plate and do your duty. Show an expression of love to someone who is hurting or lonely. I promise you will feel so much better. That is the meaning of Christmas.

God bless you all------------------

You just never know how and when God is going to use you. God has used me alot on my job to talk and witness to people. Customers and co-workers. It has totally amazed me. I have been favored with hours to come to church on Wednesdays and Sundays. I am now able to sleep with my husband at night instead of working. I know I have all this because I was obedient to God. You do not have to be so religious and spiritual with everyone. If someone tells you about something good happening for them, just remark how God has blessed them. Just little remarks can bring big changes in people. I just want to thank God for using me to be His servant. Just about three weeks before I got put on first shift I had told the prayer group to be praying about a job. that God had told me it was time for me to leave third shift, I had done all I was suppose to do. I did not like third, but right awayI knew God had put me there. I had a purpose. I did not like the hours, but I was happy every night I went to work, I done my job to the best of my ability, I helped others do their work, and I was a witness for God. Believe me -- those people watched me, my actions, and reactions to EVERY THING. Some questioned me when they saw my world did not rock over small, silly stuff that they let rock their world.
Be strong, take a stand. Make up your mind you are going to live for God no matter what happens, and who says what. If it does rock you, you are not going to show it, just start praying to yourself. The more you pray and read God's word the stronger you will become.
God Bless and may you have a Merry Christmas ----------------