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 is sure to be a great day – I believe and declare!!!
Earlier this week I was listening to a podcast from Joel Osteen. It originally aired on December 25, 2024, and it was titled, “Shine Brightly.” Pastor Joel said two things that I want to make the focus of this week’s Happy Friday.
Pastor Joel said, “How you are living your life is sending a message to those around you.” We know this is true! The question, however, is are we living like it? And perhaps more importantly, is it the message we want to send? Our thoughts, intentions, and words don’t change a thing, only our actions do. Instead of trying to tell others what they should say or do, why don’t we live lives that are aligned with our values, beliefs, and priorities? If I value my family, believe every person has value, meaning, and purpose, and if it is a priority for me to love, care for, and serve others, the life I live should support these statements. In fact, I really shouldn’t have to tell you these things, you should see them lived out in my life.
Please take some time and do an assessment, Friends. What is your message? Is it the message you want to send?
The second thing Pastor Joel said that I want to touch on briefly is, “We complain about the darkness but that is our time to shine!” Let me say it this way; if we are around a bunch of people that are kind, our kindness does not stand out. If on the other hand, we are around a bunch of people who aren’t kind, our kindness sticks out. Instead of complaining about the darkness, shine! If we are around those who are unhelpful, be helpful. If we are around those who are rude, be polite. Instead of being upset that others are not what they think they should be, instead of complaining that we are around them, let us realize that perhaps we have been divinely appointed to that place for that purpose.
We are so blessed to be living the lives we are living, Friends. I pray that each one of us will live lives that send the message we want to send and that when we find ourselves in dark places, we will realize that we have been placed there to be a light. While we might not be able to change the whole world, we can certainly change our world. Shine brightly, Friends!
I am going to close with a few quotes for you to thoughtfully consider.
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” – Paulo Coelho
“What you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.” – Shakti Gawain
“As you live high standards publicly and privately, and even under great pressure adhere to them, you raise the vision of others.” – Richard G. Scott
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you. 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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