This was the scene that I ended the evening on last night, sitting on my sister and brother-in-law’s porch, watching the neighbors’ colorful fireworks (and hearing their kids ooh and aah over them).
I was also eating Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie and drinking a Prairie Bomb (if you know what I’m talking about, then you know).
I often find that some of my best reflections occur when I’m outside in nature or eating something delicious. You know what I mean?
As I sat there enjoying the rare cool night breeze, I was thinking that I have so much.
I have been given so much to live this life with…and I’m not just talking about possessions.
I’m saying God has given me (and all of you) so much to work with in this life. He has given me incredible relationships, friendships, my husband, my peaceful home, work to do and a chance to make a difference in so many ways.
Sitting on the porch was a good chance to think about how I’m using those things to make the world more beautiful, more live-able, more friendly.
I am a believer that every day makes a difference. Like one of my favorite bands, Switchfoot, says, “Is this the world you want? You’re making it. Every day you’re alive.”
I’m definitely not always the best at doing this, but I would like to try.
How do you find ways to make the world a better place? I would love to hear!