You didnt get here by accident!!

Today we had a "kick off the year" meeting today at work.

I came away with it with a lot to think about and wished now that I had taken notes.

One of the things that I felt really rang true & was thought provoking was..."You are exactly where you are because of the choices you have made and the way you treat people. Leave the legacy that you want to leave. Be kind & compassionate!! "

That kind of reminds me of my favorite sayings "NOTHING 'just' happens ...YOU make your own choices!"

People amaze me sometimes wondering "how did I get here" well the answer is simple ... one step at a time. Every day we make choices good and bad. None of them are without consequences! People mess up and make mistakes! Take responsibility for your own actions.

As Christians we are called to forgive others when they mess up.

"And even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and turns to you seven times and says, I repent [I am sorry], you must forgive him (give up resentment and consider the offense as recalled and annulled)." (Luke 17:4 AMP)

"But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses." (Matthew 6:15 AMP).

It's so easy to hold on to anger when we are hurting. Anger is easier than the pain. The closer the person is to you the deeper the wound feels. Fine line between love and hate.

Christ has called us to Love! He commands us!

"This is what I command you: that you love one another. "(John 15:17 AMP)

"Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregards the offenses of others]." (1 Peter 4:8 AMP)


So think about your choices when you are making them because things you think are innocent could turn out not so innocent. Also if what you are doing is having to be kept a secret from those you love the most you probably shouldn't be doing it. And know that God sees it all.

Number one reason people don't reach their potential is "FEAR" live at peace with everyone and fear will leave you!

So Love one another!!! Be kind and honest and compassionate!!

Changing the world starts with the man in the mirror !!