Everyone is Special!

The other day I was driving to do some errands at work, and as you know, it is very difficult to drive downtown. You have to be so very careful, as people do not follow the laws and will cross against traffic and out of crosswalks. It is very frustrating, as you are waiting for a person to cross while you have the green light, and people are behind you honking their horns. However, there was one gentleman that was crossing where he should, and when he should, and as I was making a right turn, I needed to wait until he completed the crossing. The Lord started to speak to me regarding this man. He seemed to be a very quiet and gentle man. The Lord showed me that we must be patient at ALL times. That we should count all people as important, no matter if they are homeless or rich, all people are to be treated with respect. So I calmed down and went on my way, with a different attitude toward people. I was much nicer, and when things did not go my way, I realized that maybe God’s plan may have been a little different from mine, and His, of course was much better!

A Sunny Day

The day is so beautiful!  The sun is shining and the air is fresh and warm.  The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing.  A gorgeous day all around.  But we have the same kind of days in summer, so what makes this  one so very special?  Could it be the fact we have had almost a solid month of rain and clouds?  Isn’t it amazing how we are so appreciative of the differences? 

 Think about it, in the summer when we have absolutely no rain, no clouds, and warmth all the time, we drive to the coast for a cooler and cloudier day.  When we have fog and cold and rain we drive down to San Diego to enjoy  the bright sunshine.  We never seem to be content with what we have.  I think it is best to enjoy what you have, to make the most of every situation, to learn and appreciate all the joy and sorrow each time holds for us. 

 It is when you are going through a time of sorrow you can remember the good times and be set at ease,  it is when you are going through the  joyful times that you can look and remember the sorrow, and it will make the joy ever so more precious.  God is so good to us, as He knows we can only handle so much of the “same”.  He gives our lives variety in food, weather, sights, and sounds.  Take time – enjoy – and remember.