I was talking with someone the other day who was looking for their mission. It's like they were waiting for some big thing to fall from the sky. Some activity that would catapult them into a life of purpose.
I told them that maybe a big thing would come along for them. But maybe not. Lots of people suffer, waiting for the big thing to come along. They wait and suffer, looking for a big idea mission, when all around them, all around me, already is our mission.
Our mission is first of all in the little things. The small encounters, the seemingly unimportant moments. These are our mission. To care about, to love, to be kind to every single person. Every single time you encounter another human is a chance for kindness.
What if someone thought that their mission was to be a doctor but they were not kind? Are they fulfilling their mission? What is someone thought their calling was to be a preacher but they were not friendly? You might think that they had a big mission from on high, but really they were missing the real mission of being kind.
Don't miss the mission, waiting for some big idea to drop from the skies. Every day opportunities are before us every day.
PS- Steve congrats on graduating from Seminary!!!
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....
Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/rc19102319x17768#.W3avNFJK3cs
Holy Land Trip leaving January 20, 2020 $2998 from New York
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/files/uploads/HL20A-2.pdf
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