And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me – Matthew 25:40
“Each day I live/I want to be/A day to give/The best of me/I’m only one/But not alone/My finest day/Is yet unknown/I’ve lived to be/The very best/I want it all/No time for less/I’ve laid the plans/Now lay the chance/Here in my hands” These lyrics are from “One Moment In Time” by Whitney Houston. While they inspire unrelenting commitment to reaching goals, they also ignite a desire to live meaningfully by positively impacting others.
You are making a difference. I was reminded of this revelation while preparing today’s conversation about a meaningful life and what that entails. It was during one of my weekly visits to a nursing home when, shortly after leaving a resident’s room, I overheard her favorable comments about me. Her statements, though in a conversation with herself, were nevertheless appreciative of the time I’ve spent with her. I perceived it as God’s way of letting me know that He sees and He’s pleased with my good works in service to Him.
“Despite the billions of people on this planet, I seek to leave a footprint, no matter if seen by one,” is a quote from an unknown writer that eloquently describes a meaningful life. How have you chosen to impact others positively? Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness offer the greatest rewards.