Be love in your world.

The heat has been on the last few weeks with record temperatures that can wear on us physically and emotionally, but the morning brings a new, bright and amazing day filled with opportunities that can only be realized with the passage of time…. And time only comes my way but once, so I will endeavor to live this day well with love and kindness.

Truly, there is eternal value in the way we greet a stranger, treat a loved one or a not-so-trusted one. The “things of this life” will pass away, but our spirits remain.

I received this message on a calendar given to me by my friend, April. It is written by Thomas Chalmers.

Live for something…Write your name in kindness, love and mercy on the hearts of thousands you come in contact with… You will never be forgotten.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12)

I will go forth today with this in mind… quick to love, listen and show mercy. Hopefully, I will be successful in the attempt. I know it will require that I close my mouth (and even my ears at times) and still my mind ….. But I choose to love.

Let’s change our world today!

Head toward the fresh water....

My husband and I enjoy wildlife stories and programs, so this story about the humpback whales near my old "stomping grounds" several years ago, still remains close to my heart. Two humpback whales (a mother and her calf) lost their way. They came up the Sacramento River and far enough inland to have been spotted in West Sacramento at the Port. The water on their journey would have gone from wonderful ocean water – clean and beautiful to fresh water. Options would narrow along the way with the water becoming more and more murky and a deep channel being their only avenue narrowing as they traveled further inland.

I think sometimes we are like the poor humpbacks who have lost their way. We get our mind set (rightfully or otherwise) on a track and follow it – not noticing that the waters around us are being filled with the pollution of self-doubt, fear and worry until we no longer see the light.

While rescue crews were deployed for the whales to get them turned around; our rescue requires that we call out to the One Who knows our inmost being, Who is the lover of our soul – thankfully, He is also the Creator of the Universe and He can take the murk we’ve floundered into, lift our heads and continue His work in us.

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

So, today, if you’re feeling inadequate, unable to see above the mud and mire or have a friend who appears to be struggling – simply call the Master's name and remember – He’s still working on you and you’re worth it! Now - go out there are change your world!!!

"Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God just as he had done before." Daniel 6:10 Daniel's life was a practice of praise daily and lion's mouths were closed. 

Imagine! What if we all expressed our gratitude to God at least 3 times a day. Imagine the concert of praise that could be heard in the heavens and the change that could be made right here on earth. As I've become more and more aware of the wonder that surrounds me each moment, the incredible gifts found therein, I take the time to express my praise and low and behold I am changed.

Won't you join me in choir of praise? Commit to 30 days and you'll be hooked...just watch those around you and how everything changes.