It’s back to school and, for some, back to work day. The holidays are past and it’s back into the world. On Facebook this morning I saw more “Oh No It’s Monday” posts than usual. Maybe we have had a vacation from dealing with people that make life hard for us: teachers, bosses, customers, folks with a chip on their shoulders.
We are coming off the season that celebrates love. Let’s start this working year off with a better set of spiritual eyes. When a person is gruff with us or unkind, let’s try to see beyond that to what might be going on in that person’s life that put that frown on their face.
Let’s remember to pray before we react. Give a thoughtful, prayerful response to folks that seem bent on dragging you down.
Saturday I spent much of the day in Baton Rouge at the first team training meeting for the Kairos which I will attend in February. It was great to see the faces of so many I love and to hug and get hugged.
It was also great to “catch up” with what’s going on in the lives of others. But it served as a sober reminder that we all have struggles. We all have situations which might put the drag in our step or the grump in our disposition.
Let’s keep that in mind as we return to the world and take it on. Let’s not forget our mission is to share His love with both the lovable and everyone else.
Look into their eyes and
be blessed.
Nick
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