Reaching Out

Reaching Out.

It is so easy to get busy. Last year having toddlers at home, running a business and writing two books I was busy. I was constantly reminding myself that I had to call so and so because they had been on my mind. Three weeks later I still had not made that call. I had gotten so busy doing everything for me and with not enough time in the day, I began to forget people. Not just acquaintances, but life long friends and family, even my husband and children. Sadly even God was put on the back burner.It's not that I was ignoring them, I was just forgetting to stop, take a breath and give them my undivided attention.

Then Christmas time last year I was sifting through the bible not exactly sure what I wanted to read just flicking the pages until something caught my eye. There it was staring me in the face as soon as I let the Pages drop open.

Matthew 5:14-16New King James Version (NKJV)

14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Wow, what a verse to bring you back to reality. Reading that I remembered that being busy had somehow became my way of life. That there was nothing stopping me from slowing down and taking time through out the day to focus on someone else, to God and yes even myself. We are to be a light to people in this chaotic world. To shine so bright that when they are around us all they can see is the beauty that life can behold.

So, what I want you to think about today is... What can I do today?. Take five minutes to truly listen to my partner about their day? Laugh with the Children? Send my parents an actual letter like the old days? Call that person who needs to know you were thinking about them? An old friend from the past ? The list is endless. 

I really hope you take the time to think about what the scripture above means to you. Let me know how you go and leave a comment below if you get the chance. Now go and be that light.

God Bless