Life Is A Gift

Wow...the past few days I've really come to realize some cool things. This post isn't gonna be very long, and I'm not gonna try to be witty or funny or something. I just....want to say what I've been shown lately.

Life is a gift. It is so amazing that each of us has life. Just one life, one living person can make such a difference in soo many lives. Not only that, but life in itself is so awesome. I know that there's so many people that would beg to differ with me right now. Most of them who would disagree with me in that statement aren't reading this blog, but there are so many out there that don't feel like life is even worth living, or that it's not that great. I've been there before too. I know how it feels to not want to be alive to feel the painful emotions that come sometimes. And, I know that in my life I will experience those times again where I don't feel like life is all that great. But, deep down inside, I know for a fact that life is a gift given to everyone by God, and he wants us to enjoy it. And we are here for a reason. Life is not an aimless journey. Life without God is hopeless, and meaningless. That's why the World searches for hope and meaning in this world, but can't find it. Knowing God and having a personal relationship with Him brings hope in its every sense to life, and fulfills your meaning in life. I know from experience. We are here on this earth to have a relationship with God, and to bring him praise and glory. And God wants us to enjoy our life. He gives us so many blessings to enjoy, because he wants us to celebrate life. But...life can never be fully experienced in all its joy and fulfillment until your life is surrendered to God - the reason why we exist.

I mentioned above that we can make a difference in so many people's lives. Just one phrase spoken to someone can completely change their day. Just think about that as you go through your day. As you see people, just realize that you can make a difference in their lives. After you buy something at a store and the cashier is handing your receipt just tell them sincerely "have a good day". That may sound corny, and it is a pretty common thing to say. But when you say it, mean it. Tell them to have a good day and really care about them. I think that they will notice that. Smile at people, wave at people, meet new people. Just really and truly care about the people around you, show them that you care, and you will make more of a difference than you might ever even realize. I just think that's so cool that we have the opportunity to encourage people and brighten their days with an act that costs us nothing or very little. And even if it does cost you something, the fact that you can make a difference is a gift too.

One more thing I've realized that I kinda mentioned in my last post is that people in general are just so cool. We are all so complex and we all have our own experiences and backgrounds. We all have crazy and interesting stories to tell, and perspectives on issues that can only come from the unique experiences that we've gone through. Just think about that, every person you know and every person you see has a "story to tell". Everybody's thinking about something. Go meet them and find out.

That's it. Life and people are just so cool. It's something I've come to realize more than I did before, and I hope that this might make you think about stuff a little differently maybe.