Appreciating what we have.

A couple of things have happened the last couple of days, that have got me into thinking mode.

News, that have shocked a friend and I have got me really thinking about how much do we really appreicate about our lives, are we grateful enough and thankful about what God has done and IS doing? And are we making the most of opportunites placed before us?

We spend our lives, taking things for granted and wanting more, wishing we had lives like our neighbours or work colleagues because of their glamourous life styles. Yet while we are doing all this wishing and wanting more, people are suffering around us, and needing help, unexpected things are happening, that we need to show them love, hope and peace, and we need to share with them the love of Christ.

But, how, can we comfort those who are struggling when we live our lives of greed and wanting more?

How can we love those when we do not love ourselves or not accept the path God has given us?

God wants us to live in freedom and if we spend our days, wasting time, wishing our lives away wanting what is not ours, or wanting someone else life; when we should be using what God has given us, then we are not fulfilling what HE wants us to do.

So, lets take each day, as though it's our last. Share the message, live in the present, appreciate today and give someone hope. Let them know they are LOVED.