It is easy to think we our it! That our existence means more than it does. That are very presence in our earthly skin transcends time or measurement. That we were created as some supernatural being. That we are indispensable. What a pity not a word of that is true, not now, not ever. And especially not in our worldly flesh. Nope we are temporary, here for a time. And if we are really tapped into the "why" behind our time "here" we can really learn to use our lives mightily. I believe the better we spend our time on earth the longer we are on earth, be it in the flesh or in spirit. In the memories of man and the hearts of nations. I believe that is our real purpose in life, to leave something bigger than us behind. That is to find ways to live our life so we never really leave. This causes us to think bigger than the now in our actions and in our thinking. A simple spectrum to look through is to ask ourselves, "Is this the way I want to be remembered?"
It took me years to look outside of my small circles. I never used to think how my words or deeds could affect positively or negatively a room full or people, a classroom full of students or a meeting full of conservatives. It really did not dawn on me that I could change people's behavior and guide people's thinking. That is not to say I had to do anything profound either. I did not have to invent anything patented or build something original. No. I just had to reflect the qualities I hoped to project on others. In other words, I had to live that which I was hoping to leave behind.
People are watching. Your friends, family, children, spouse, co-workers, bosses, Wal-Mart check out girl....all watching. I pray they see the Jesus in you. And I pray that you are leaving bread crumbs along the way that reflect those things that are bigger than you.
It took me years to look outside of my small circles. I never used to think how my words or deeds could affect positively or negatively a room full or people, a classroom full of students or a meeting full of conservatives. It really did not dawn on me that I could change people's behavior and guide people's thinking. That is not to say I had to do anything profound either. I did not have to invent anything patented or build something original. No. I just had to reflect the qualities I hoped to project on others. In other words, I had to live that which I was hoping to leave behind.
People are watching. Your friends, family, children, spouse, co-workers, bosses, Wal-Mart check out girl....all watching. I pray they see the Jesus in you. And I pray that you are leaving bread crumbs along the way that reflect those things that are bigger than you.
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