Human

To be seen, to be heard, to be considered human that is a basic desire of most of us.
That is not a black, brown or white thing! The same fight over and over that man faces regularly. It hurts and that hurt turns into rage. Rage can be easier to live with but it destroys you from the inside out. That rage will poison our spirit. It is only a matter of time before an explosion happens and anger spills out. A life time of millions of little cuts, that have festered, needs to be dealt with on a regular basis.

Choice, free will, every day we are given the opportunity to exercise these gifts. Some are simple like what to eat or music to listen to. However, when you see a wrong that goes unpunished or an incident of rage, what do you do. Let that sink in for a bit. Some jump in right away to right the wrong. Judgement in their minds must be swift. Others stand back as innocent bystanders afraid to be involved. What do you do in tough situations? Pray, trust your gut and rely on the Word buried in your heart and soul to do the right thing. Some throw away the easiest things, hope and integrity instead of doing what in their heart needs to be done. Keep your word, trust God and walk daily in truth and light. No it is not always easy but remember to love those brought across your path.

“I appreciate your transparency” plus “You’re honest and real” should be what we long to hear. “You love the Lord, and you lean into Him with your life.” Let these thoughts be in your head this holiday season. Take off the mask and let your true self shine forth as you study the word, listen to those around you and love.