Insignifigance

This evening, I had a fortunate opportunity to learn something new about myself. In life, I may complain about how badly my job can suck, or that I got a speeding ticket, or I should be paid more money, but today, this very moment I was shown the error in my ways.

You don't make as much money as you think you should - BIG DEAL!
You don't have the kind of car your neighbor owns - SO WHAT!
You weren't given the best clothes as a child - AND YOUR POINT IS WHAT?

Tonight - all my selfish thoughts and worthless stories mean nothing at all. If you have a job, be grateful! If you have good health, be excited! If you have money to buy food, clothes, or "necessities", you are fortunate.

I saw a single mother without medical insurance dying of cancer. She had become ill, was laid off for her job because of her inability to work. Her insurance canceled, her unemployment paying for food for her two children, and her bed body slowly wasting away.

Now that I have seen this, I have no time to complain any longer - this is what my mission in life is, not to be rich and famous but be the real hero - the person who offers and provides help in their time of need.

Forgive me Father for I have sinned before thee. Help me have the strength to face fear, death, pain, suffering, and cruelty without judgment, but with an open heart offering myself to do Your work! As I am Your servant here to keep Your children safe & show them the Glory that is You!