Earthly Concerns, An Act of Kindness, Spiritual Strength

"To whom much is given~ much is expected", This reigns true whether we accept it or not.  Universal law has it so defined that "what we sow, we also reap".  In today's time and retrospectives I reflect upon not only how important it is to know our weaknesses but also how critical it is to know our strengths.  We only get out of this world what we individually put in.  Living today is a personal  experience.  I believe we live to help others.  It is a part of the master plan to give. When I  look in the mirror I must admit that sometimes I am not completely happy with what I see.  (Besides wanting to  slim down a few pounds) I wonder, could  I be doing more and am I using the talents and gifts given me through the grace of God to help others to their full potential?  As a people we are always growing, learning new things and adapting to life's circumstances.  I can only hope and pray that my existence and efforts contribute to this world in some way that helps make some other individuals life easier.

In life, tragedy befalls upon us, natural disasters happen, lives are lost.  People are vulnerable to the laws of nature and there is very little we can do to change it.  But we can make the lives for each other who are here better.  We can help by serving and assisting others.  It is not always about "getting paid" for seemingly what you do will eventually make its way back to you anyway.  Matthew 23 vs 10-11 says"10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master,  even Christ. 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

In our school we are celebrating acts of kindness.  Any child observed doing an act of kindness gets a raffle ticket and it is entered into a box at the end of the day.  In the morning the students act of kindness is acknowledged over the loud speaker by the Principal in the main office of the school.  All information is recorded about each student and a photo of each student will be displayed on the "Acts of Kindness" bulletin board that of whom practices or displays a kind act.  The campaign will end with prizes being awarded to those who pull  winning raffle tickets from the box. However, it is not the act of receiving the award that is the greatest lesson.  I believe the greatest lesson is the personal feeling of having done something good for the good or another .  Though this is not a requirement to place in te lesson plan...it should be a requirement in life be a good servant.

As  the character who played Forrest Gump said "Life is like a box of chocolates~ you never know what you are going to get".  An act of kindness surely promotes good karma and when ever it returns it is most usually needed  and indeed welcomed.   I conclude with  Ephesians  3 vs 14- 21 KJV...

Strength Through The Spirit
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named 16 that he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man; 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length and depth, and height; 19 and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.  20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages world without end. Amen