Everything we do

No matter what you do, someone notices. Why? Because, no matter what you do, it affects someone else. You may be saying, "No it doesn't. How does my watching TV affect someone else?" Well, the very show you are watching is on because you are watching it. If you, along with others, didn't watch the show, it would be taken off air, affecting the actors, producers, directors, gofers, etc. And, what you are watching will have an affect on you and it will cause you to act a certain way or talk about a certain thing, etc.

Well, how does my sleeping affect someone else? Let's avoid the obvious, that if you snore or toss and turn, and if you have a spouse, it directly affects someone. Indirectly, though, our sleeping affects those on the road with us because, tired drivers can be dangerous. Indirectly, our sleeping affects those around us because lack of sleep can cause us to be less productive and, sometimes, short-tempered. On the other hand, too much sleep and you miss work or school entirely; that will affect others for sure.

Today's word is Colossians 3:17, NLT, which reads, "And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the LORD JESUS, giving thanks through Him to GOD the Father."

I think we sometimes forget that what we do and what we say affects others in significant ways, or at least I forget from time to time. I need to be reminded and to remind myself that I am a representative of my SAVIOR, and, sometimes, not a very good one. However, today's word reminds me that others see me as such.

So, let's remember that no matter what we do or say, others are paying attention and others are affected. We need to be good representatives and good ambassadors. Then, we need to thank GOD for all His blessings and for allowing us to do everything that we do.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T