Have you ever stood in awe underneath a
miraculous starlit sky? Have you had the
privilege of seeing a colorful sunset; one that captures your heart? Have you walked into a home filled with
scents of baked goodness? Has your body
experienced the comfort of a soft bed after a long day in the world?
Thousands of experiences in this world excite
our senses. Each person processes outside
stimulus differently. I may love
standing in a field of fresh cut grass admiring the rolling hills, taking in
the smells of Spring and soaking in the sun.
Another may find this to be misery due to allergies, sensitivity to heat
or just plain boredom.
There are not enough words in the English
language to explain the joy I feel with my first sip of coffee, watching a
sunset, taking in the smell of Starbucks, seeing my children laugh, the beauty
in nature, making a meal for the family or finishing a good workout. These times excite my senses; but, trying to
explain to another would not bring the same feelings to them. We all have our own experiences that excite
the senses.
You just have to be there or see with your own
eyes. Some things cannot be explained
enough for another to understand or feel the same.
This world brings troubled times, stressed
moments and immobilizing thoughts. It
takes strength to stand firm in the storms of this life. Each person processes this world
differently. Just as we possess
individualized senses, we possess unique characteristics that compute
information received in various ways. I
cannot convince another person to share my opinion or observation of a
situation. I cannot manipulate another’s
thought process to prevent emotions from flooding their mind. . .
But I CAN walk alongside, offer a listening
ear and speak Truth into another’s life.
There are not enough words in the English language to convince another
person they are amazing, beautiful and wonderfully made for a purpose. Just as I must experience times explained
above for myself in order to excite my senses, a person must believe for
themselves these Truths. I CAN provide resources,
offer up continuous prayer and engage in another’s life; but the individual
must experience that moment at the Cross for themselves. They must see clearly with their own eyes that
God created them on purpose and with a plan in mind.
10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may
live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one
another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1Thessalonians 5:10-11
My dear friends, this world works to tear us down. Going to work, watching the news, seeing the
violence, hearing the negativity, etc. eats away at our strength. We must stand firm on His Truth and walk
alongside one another. It may take years
for Truth to sink into another’s heart for them to believe it. Don’t give up! Pray daily for those around you. Provide encouraging words. Highlight the abilities in others, reflecting
to them purpose in life. We all have unique
characteristics to complete God’s plan for this world.
Don’t miss the opportunity to build someone up
in this world that works diligently to tear them down. Take the time to pour Truth into their
minds. In this world we will have trials. In this world we will have busy
schedules. In this world we will have pain
and sorrow. But, take heart, our God has
overcome all of this and is bigger than the difficulties in this world. Keep your eyes on Him to not miss opportunity
to shine His light.
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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