Happy Friday, Friends!
I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day begins to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama! This day is such a great gift! As I sit here and type this message, it is a blank canvas; it is neither good nor bad. Each of us will pick up the paint brush and decide what we will make of this day! I pray we'll make it a masterpiece.
Earlier this week, I was meeting with an 88-year-old gentleman. He was explaining to me that he was invited to help in a project for neglected, abandoned, and abused children. He told me that as he was driving away, talking to God, he told God he would punch Him in the belly and ask, “Why couldn’t every child have a good mom and dad?” He stated he then felt convicted; what will you do about it?
What will he do about it? He is one of the founding partners of a non-profit that is building a community that will serve children in the foster system. When we first sat down, I asked how things were going, and he spoke nearly nonstop for more than 30 minutes. His passion was so strong you could see and feel it. His thoughts were so clear, his energy was so high…it was truly awe-inspiring.
It reminded me of an experience I had nearly 15 years ago. I was driving down Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, and I was talking to the Lord about all of the negative influences that come into our lives through the things we see and hear. We don’t have to look for them; they come looking for us! As I poured out my heart to the Lord, focused in that moment on coaches and athletes, I asked the Lord, “How do they stand a chance? There are negative and unhealthy things coming at them all the time!” I then felt convicted; what will you do about it? Out of that moment was born “What Will Your Influence Be…?” A heart to help people understand the influence of the things they read and listen to on their lives, their influence on every life they will touch throughout their life, and to encourage everyone to choose intentional, positive influence. This has led me to write a book, give countless talks, put positive quotes on X and Facebook every day, and once a week, write “Happy Friday.”
So, Friends, what do you take to God and ask “why?” What burdens your soul to the point that you feel something just has to be done? What will you do about it? Don’t worry about what your impact will be or what you are capable of; honor the burden that God has placed on your heart. He will take care of everything else.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.
Have a great day, a wonderful weekend, please cherish your precious family, and please stay well!
Kev
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