Giving light to others. Pretty simple. Have you ever wondered what goes on in someone else brain? What's really in someone's heart? We all see things physically and the actions of others and based on that, we think that is enough to judge. We think that is enough to know what's on the inside.
My mom had told me a story a week ago and it's got me thinking about things that fall into that category.
While at church, my mom was in Relief Society and there were a few visitors because of a baby blessing. Now, I don't remember exactly what the topic was that they were discussing but a visitor ended up sharing this story.
In her ward her bishop decided to dress up like a bum, hold up a homeless sign and stand out by the road right before you pull into the church parking lot. His task was to see what the members of his ward would do or say. As the Bishop stood there in his disguise, members of his ward slowly pulled in and yelled awful things to him. They yelled and mocked him. Sound familiar?
As the congregation met in the Sacrament Room, he stood up and explained that the man standing out on the road impersonating a homeless man, was actually him. They were all shocked. They couldn't believe what they had just heard and really it brought them to a new perspective. A more Christ-like perspective.
How much do you really have to see to judge someone? Whatever happened to "getting to know" someone?
{Learn of me, and listen to my words. Walk in the meekness of my light. And I shall give you peace. My love will never seize. For I am Jesus Christ.}
Point of this entry is to simply love one another. Dont judge. Some people need more love then others and if ever I come across someone that needs extra, or a someone to talk to, you better believe I will be that kind of Christ-like person that will accept anyone, even if it mean others looking at me differently. Everyone was given a life and no deserves to be treated like the way the disguised Bishop was treated. Everyone should get a chance. Everyone should try a little harder to be kind, to love, to be open minded and above all to be Christ-like.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! 2013 is an awesome year and I know that I have pulled out a beyond beautiful mix of colors for myself this year. I hope you all have done something you are proud of this year and if you have, I would say that you lived a good year.
To Tamara and Henele, I love you two so much. Mommy can't comprehend the amount of trust that Lord has put in me with the two of you underneath my wing. This Christmas, we will be happy. That's all that matters. The three of us will always stick together, just our little family and one day we will look back on these days and remember that - He is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas Tamara and Henele. You two will always me my present each and every year and I will know that I have the greatest gift of all. I Love You both!! xoxo Mom
Till Next Time. Hopefully before the new year comes.
xoxo Via
