One ray brings the sunshine.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

I want to end homelessness. I want to stop child hunger, child abuse, and child neglect. I want to see peace not war. I want to make the world a place where people feel safe, happy, and cared for. I want to end injustice. I feel like the words I have just written do not adequately address the way my heart feels. It (my heart) is at the very moment so full it feels as though it’s going to burst. I feel like I have so much to do, so much to say, and no outlet for achieving my goals. This week for me as been one of humility and growth. It has been hard on a human level, but thoroughly fulfilling on a spiritual one. This week God got my attention and gave me perspective. Here’s what I know. We only get this specific life once (no matter what you believe) so it is our responsibility to use it right. This world is a gift (despite all its shortcomings). Our lives are a gift…we shouldn’t waste either. I have decided it is time to live what I believe.

“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows this is God, whose dwelling is holy.God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy” (Psalm 68:5-6).

So what am I thankful for today? A change in perspective.