Showing posts with label be the change you want to see in the world. Show all posts
Showing posts with label be the change you want to see in the world. Show all posts
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Like A Dog
One morning recently I mentioned that I wish I could be as excited as the dog is each and every morning to take a drive down to the bus stop. Whether it's nice outside, cold or rainy - the minute the alert sounds on my phone to head for the bus he is pacing around, wide eyed and ready to go.
As I vocalized this thought, The Man of the house made a comment that maybe we need to be more like the dog. And as I thought about it, I realized he may be right!
Whenever a member of the family comes home, Oscar is always happy to see us. Whether we've been gone 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 5 days. He is usually right there to greet us as we come in. He lets us know he missed us and is happy to have us back home.
It's not just family either. When anyone - friend or stranger - arrives, the dog vocalized his greeting, welcomes them as they come inside, and gives them a good sniffing over. Which I'm pretty sure is the dog equivalent of a big hug. Although I don't think any of us should ever be so excited to see anyone that we pile on the floor. (And that includes you too, Oscar!)
The simplest things make the dog happy. Every day he dives into his bowl of food with great pleasure. Never once pausing to grumble that it's the same thing he ate the day before. And the day before that. Going for a ride in the car or a walk around the neighborhood are pure bliss for him. He never complains that he's bored. Ever.
So... maybe it is time to start behaving more like a dog. Enjoy the little things. Don't complain. Be happy to see people - and show it.
As I vocalized this thought, The Man of the house made a comment that maybe we need to be more like the dog. And as I thought about it, I realized he may be right!
Whenever a member of the family comes home, Oscar is always happy to see us. Whether we've been gone 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 5 days. He is usually right there to greet us as we come in. He lets us know he missed us and is happy to have us back home.
It's not just family either. When anyone - friend or stranger - arrives, the dog vocalized his greeting, welcomes them as they come inside, and gives them a good sniffing over. Which I'm pretty sure is the dog equivalent of a big hug. Although I don't think any of us should ever be so excited to see anyone that we pile on the floor. (And that includes you too, Oscar!)
The simplest things make the dog happy. Every day he dives into his bowl of food with great pleasure. Never once pausing to grumble that it's the same thing he ate the day before. And the day before that. Going for a ride in the car or a walk around the neighborhood are pure bliss for him. He never complains that he's bored. Ever.
So... maybe it is time to start behaving more like a dog. Enjoy the little things. Don't complain. Be happy to see people - and show it.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
By Doing Good
"For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people"
~ 1 Peter 2:15
There is the saying "Be the change you want to see in the world".
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Another way of thinking about it might be phrased as - "be the people you want to see in the world".
People may think that I am foolish for believing in Christ. For following Him.
They may think I am ignorant, or naive. Or just plain crazy.
But if I truly follow Christ and live as He would have me live - if I am kind to others, peaceful in trials, joyful in all circumstances, and filled with trust and hope in Him - surely they can't help but to see the difference He has made in my life.
If I do good and follow His will it might make others pause and think.
And maybe... just maybe... make them take a second look at their own beliefs about God. And in that reflection and exploration of their own hearts - maybe they will find Him there for themselves.
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