Salt and light...

Matthew 5:13-16
You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.  You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead the put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Yup...red letters.  You know what that means!

Those words are part of active living.  Active living involves attitude.  Attitude is a CHOICE that we have.  We get to choose whether things affect us negatively or if we are going to react positively and seek good in EVERY situation.  Or should I more appropriately say seek GOD.  I tell you from experience, life is so much better and full of peace and joy by seeking God and good.  Does that mean that there is no negative out there?  Not at all, but it does mean that I have the choice as to how that negative affects me, if it does at all.  Think about that.  We really do have a choice in our attitude.  We don't get to sit and blame others.  That crap don't fly.

Knowing that, think of your friends, family, coworkers, etc.  Are you being a blessing to them?  Are you making a difference?  If you are a believer, are you showing them Jesus, or are you showing them the world?  I stand here asking myself the same things.  We are all in this world together, and each have a responsibility to do our part to make it the best it can be.  I beg you to TRULY BELIEVE that each individual can make a difference.  That God can take what might seem small and insignificant and make it bold and mighty.  HE has that power!  Trust it!  Seek it!  LIVE IT!

Get out there and be BRIGHT and SALTY!