What Propels You?

Every day when I open my eyes, I'm thankful for the ability to wake up.  That in itself is a good start to any day.  From there it can get better or worse depending on ME.  I can make it or break it. 

After being thankful for waking up, I'm glad to see my dog, Mitzee there waiting patiently for me to get up.  She's a cutie and a blessing to both Martin and myself.

We head down to the kitchen, take drugs that keep the body going, eat breakfast, go to the bible, read and wonder.

In the book of John, John the Baptist started ministering to people as did Jesus.  But for Jesus, it was his love for us that propelled him, to rescue and save those who were lost and to give them the gift of eternal life.

For me, I am propelled by the desire to be a light and a reflection of Jesus Christ.  I know I can never be a Jesus but I strive to be a light to one and all.  I strive to help others see the right side, the other side and His side of things.

I strive to teach those around me about life, forgiveness, love, and the way they should go.  I strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ.

I strive to love one and all and not judge.  This is a hard one and takes constant practice.  Judging is done so easily and sometimes without knowledge that it was done.  Who am I but a sinner to judge someone else?  I have made so many mistakes in my life that I am FAR from perfect, and therefore, do not have the right to judge!!!

God gave us so many people to love.  They are everywhere and it's wonderful to be able to love so many.  The true friends and family will return that love and it will be felt.

I strive to be an example of Jesus.  In all situations I have to ask "what would Jesus do?"  After all, if we look at his life, we would know how to act.  Sometimes this is very hard because the human aspect kicks in and takes over. 

I strive to live my day, each and every one that I am allowed without regret.  Why waste what little time I have left on childish actions and behavior.  Regret can be such a burden. 

So I am propelled by many things and in the end I know that they make my days fulfilled, satisfying, and complete.  If I were to die today, the only regret I would have is knowing that some of my family members do not know Christ.  But I'm still praying for them.

What propels you?