Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 31 Jan 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 31 Jan 2008

A fading candle in the darkest room still brings light in a place of darkness. A dying man on his death bed still turns to his son and says, “we need to pray for those that do not know.” A soldier 18 years old, fighting in another nation and does not know the purpose and reason, yet is still sent to fight. He may get killed, but he prays that God’s hand be upon this land, that God can restore and bring peace. An uneducated man, old and gray, his children have neglected him. It seems like the only thing his children care about is about wealth and money. It is sad that they have forgotten to value what is most important in life. Yet, he does not waver, he does not change. He prays daily for his family. He cleans tables at a food court which takes him about two hours to get there from him home because of his knee problems. He clears the trash that these young people leave on the tables to busy to even clean up after themselves. Yet, he does not waver, he does not change. He prays daily for these young people, that God would open their hearts to know his Lord and Savior. Countless heroes go hidden to this world, never expecting fame, fortune, glory, or a medal. Yet the impact that they make for God’s Kingdom shouts louder than ever. Today’s word of encouragement is to look at people with “non-judging eyes” and secondly, don’t take your life for granted. I hope that we are inspired to make a difference in our world. We may not be the richest person, a famous movie star or athlete, a politican, BUT SO WHAT. Each one of us has been made individually and uniquely by God. You have been made by God for a reason and for a purpose. The next time we look down on a person, a servant, maid, a cleaner, the person that takes our garbage, a soldier, our world leaders, your father, your mother, your sister, brother, people that you can’t stand…may today’s word of encouragement be a reminder never look down on a person or judge. God can use anyone to make a difference in this world. Psalm 119:127-128 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. © Jan 2008 Shaun Lee