So as my life has been in what feels like one big shadow lately, I decided a few weeks ago as I had been reminded to return to a grateful and thankful heart, that I needed to not only find the glimpses of the sunlight for me and my family, but for others as well. One of the ways I decided to do this was to post differently on FB for a bit, and to put up inspiring pictures when possible; however, I decided that I would also make other attempts beyond my social media world and direct social groups. I wanted to bless strangers as well.
So what I started doing was to end my interactions with people in everyday life such as over the phone, the check out counter, the sales rep, with "have a blessed day." I have started to say this to a wide variety of people; and to see them pause, and their face light up has lifted me up! Not every time that I say it, does it get a nice noticeable response, but a majority of the time it does!
I have had people looking low and down, and just appearing to be going through the motions, stop, look up at me, and smile as if they needed to know that someone out there cared. And then it looks like joy returned to there life at that moment. So many people we interact with are people like you and me. They may be at the cash rep or behind a desk somewhere with so many things on their mind. They are sinners facing troubles like the rest of us. You never know who may be walking in the parking lot fight tears back and struggling with pain--physical or emotional pain and trouble. May be your friendly remark is what at least one person needs to hear that day!
Many people we casually pass during our day needs something--a reminder that they are not alone--and may be you are that reminder to let them know that life is not as dark as it seems! I challenge you to start using your words thoughtfully. Choose to give people the glimpse of the sun on what might otherwise be a dark day for them. And just because someone is already smiling doesn't mean that person isn't hurting either!
PLEASE TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!!
This is merely a place of self-reflection for me. After recent events in my life, I have learned that although some doors of life open that we may prefer stay closed nice and tight while others close that we prefer stay wide open, God is there every step of the way and He can use anything for His glory and blessing!
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