Shining Forward

Good morning family. Enjoying this Thursday morning. On my second cup of coffee. I had a very productive day yesterday and I'm looking forward to the same today. Praying for our young men as they head to Miami this weekend. I love it when they all get together (Texas and Florida crew). They are doing things we never did at their age. A reminder that we can change a generation if/when we really try. I read something this morning, although simple, it made my face light up; Numbers 8:3 Aaron did so; he set up the lamps so that they faced forward on the lamp-stand, just as the Lord commanded Moses. I realized that sometimes we don't use our "light" in the proper manner. It cam be shining on the wrong things or in the wrong direction. I don't know about you but I forget that I may be the only "bright" spot in a persons day. Depending on my "personal" mood, I may not offer a smile or a word of encouragement because I'm to caught up in "myself". It's hard to be that "light" when things are out of sync or when your "basket" is full. But what a wonderful feeling it is when you know you were able to touch someone just by listening or fulfilling a need/desire. This morning I'm thankful that God has given me the tools I need to function in a dysfunctional world. I'm forever grateful that His word reminds me of who I should be when I want to just be selfish and by myself. I love that He's given me another chance to correct and remove "learned" behaviors that the world says are okay to display. Take time to change the direction of your "lamp", let it shine forward and never look back. TeamShiningForward. Bblessedloveyou.