Jan 23
Tough Times | Bless Others
Posted by Jake Rinard | Posted in families, misc | Posted on 23-01-2009
Life is crazy! Everywhere I look I see people wondering about their job, their house, and their families. Life is tough for so many people. So many changes, so many rough times in the lives of my friends and family.
It is times like this where we need to remind to look around and see who we can help. Your life may be tough but someone may need you more than you need you. I am challenging myself to look around. Look at the people that come into my life each day and look for little things that can bless them.
Who knows what impact you will have. You may never know what comes of it but you can be assured that it will change lives.
Great insights bro. Selfishness and Greed are human nature and it’s probably what got us into this economic mess to start with.
A lot of people are simply fearful of the future and with good reason if their hope is in material possessions and the things of this world. During a depression there are lot of people searching for “Truth” and “Meaning” in their lives. When people realize what they were holding onto is no longer secure or lasting an emptiness overtakes them and a spiritual search begins.
I like to come at this economic trouble from a different angle than a lot of those fearful people though. This depression can actually be a great time if we think about it. Inventions, innovations, and most importantly “Loving and Helping People” were born out of the great depression when people had to find ways to cope and provide for their families and others.
What an opportunity for us to share our faith and to reach out a helping hand and offer hope. I know we can weather these tough times as long as we look for ways to help others and be that beacon of hope!
LM
Hey Lorne. Great advice for sure. Thanks for the comment. How are things looking for you in Calgary? Tell the family hi from all of us Rinards!
Good stuff. It always comes back. I have been writing a lot lately how we are in a time where families are helping families on a mass scale. Neat to see tough times bring out the good. Your message is up my alley.