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July 18, 2016 by Spreading Joy

13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

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 13 Things the world needs right now

 

Things 13 Things the World Needs Right Now

There is so much hatred and chaos going on the world right now.  I was thinking about the fact that if we all just choose to do right, choose to be kind, choose to accept and own our mistakes and short comings without violence what a wonderful world this would be.

Respect Everyone!

Plain and simple.

I jotted down a few things that the world needs us to be on a daily basis.  Imagine if we all decided to do this daily?

We need to be:

Light in the midst of darkness

Love in the midst of hatred

Life while this world continues to die and bring death

Joy while waves of sadness and depression roll in

Kindness while evil surrounds us daily

Wise and seek discernment while others are letting emotions rule their hearts

Calm while the world is in pure chaos

Dwelling in the presence of God while others are forsaking God

A Positive Force while others are focusing on negativity

Taking a Stand for right even when it’s easier to not stand at all

Part of the solutions instead part of those who only place blame

Celebrating the good in the midst of those always dwelling on the horrific

Respecting authority…..period.

 

What would you add? What can you bring to your community?

What can you and your family do to make your corner of the world a much better place?

Suggestions from our Readers: 

Connected – Look up from your phones and make eye contact – via Julie Severson

Understanding – If people (all of us) would be more intentional about understanding one another, it could help bring perspective to the situation –  via Ana 

Listening – listening to hear the other person instead of listening to format our rebuttal  – via Leigh

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— Marie Wikle (@spreadingJOY) July 18, 2016

 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Julie J Severson says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Wonderful list and message here. Need more of this out there. Even something as simple as looking up from our phones and looking people in the eye can make such a difference. Nice to be here. So calming. Have a great day!

    Reply
    • 2

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:21 am

      Julie, you are so correct! People simply do not connect these days! Thank you for adding that!

      Reply
  2. 3

    Dr. Diana Hardy says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Hi,

    Hope you are fine. Recently I have read your post about “Spreading Joy”. Also I am going to buy your book “Spreading Joy Daily”. You have shared a wonderful spiritual message here. Have a lovely day ahead.

    ~Dr. Diana
    Dr. Diana Hardy recently posted..RED WINE Magazine June 2016 Issue

    Reply
    • 4

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:23 am

      Dr Diana – thank you! It’s seriously amazing the way our hearts are flooded with joy when we are doing for others without expecting anything in return. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement.
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  3. 5

    Lori Wildenberg says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Thanks for the practical things each of us can do. Blessings.

    Reply
    • 6

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:25 am

      You are welcome Lori. I don’t want people to feel as though they cannot do anything to impact this world for good when there are lots of things they can do.
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  4. 7

    Melinda VanRy says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Thank you for sharing. It is so important that we let God live in and through us to reach a world that needs Him so badly.

    Reply
    • 8

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:32 am

      We have an awesome opportunity to truly show the world the love of Christ
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  5. 9

    Vanessa Raphael says

    July 18, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Yes it should be an acronym to remember 🙂

    Reply
    • 10

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Vanessa! I appreciate you stopping by!
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  6. 11

    Rachael says

    July 18, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Supportive and not degrading! I love this! These lines are so encouraging and matter of fact about the difference in how people SHOULD treat one another and how we often do not. This is a really great post!

    Reply
    • 12

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Always supportive! Everyone can do these things!

      I hope they choose to

      Reply
  7. 13

    Clare Speer says

    July 18, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Wonderful word!!! And we need to be reminded of this – to be kind and loving and respect each other and people in authority ??

    Reply
    • 14

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thank you! daily doing those things would be huge in every community
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  8. 15

    Andrea says

    July 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    But how many people are actually showing the fruits these days?

    Reply
    • 16

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:11 am

      Sadly not enough Andrea.
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  9. 17

    Caroline says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    The world need so much right now and this list nails it! We sure do need more LIGHT!

    Reply
    • 18

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Even a tiny crack shines brightly in the dark! most forget about that.
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  10. 19

    Allison says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Wonderful list! I love that you included respect, our world lacks so much of that.

    Reply
    • 20

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:07 am

      We’ve moved so far away from respecting others that it’s scary. Such a simple thing but huge.
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  11. 21

    Norma Gail says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Powerful, positive message. Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • 22

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:13 am

      Thanks Norma! I appreciate you stopping by!
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  12. 23

    Vera says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    So right on point! So many of the things are this list can and should be done on a daily basis. I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you!

    Reply
    • 24

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:17 am

      That’s the goal Vera! Trying to get people to actively – on purpose do these things! thank you for the smile
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  13. 25

    Tara says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    This is a wonderful list and a beautiful image to go with it. I wrote a similar post today!

    Reply
    • 26

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:16 am

      I know! I loved your post! Thanks Tara!
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  14. 27

    Brittany Allen says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Tons of truth here! Thanks for writing ?

    Reply
    • 28

      Brittany Allen says

      July 18, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      The question mark was a smiley face btw lol!
      Brittany Allen recently posted..A Better Comfort Zone

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      • 29

        Marie says

        July 19, 2016 at 9:14 am

        LOL I understand! sometimes the hearts and smiles don’t come through. Thanks for stopping by
        Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

        Reply
  15. 30

    Brittney Moses says

    July 19, 2016 at 1:58 am

    Thank you for this refreshing list! Sometimes with all the tragedies surrounding us it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose focus on our role in everything and you hut the nail on the head. Great post!

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    • 31

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Thanks Brittney! We need to focus on the good, not the bad. We can drown out the bad with JOY
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  16. 32

    Fillia Barden says

    July 19, 2016 at 2:20 am

    This is truly beautiful post. Imagine if all of us do this. I am struggling at respecting authority sometimes.. especially when those who are in charge don’t have the quality as they suppose to ?

    http://www.womanofcourage.co.uk

    Reply
    • 33

      Spreading Joy says

      July 19, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      There should be training and vetting for those with powerful positions…those in charge. We know people take shortcuts and we know there are those who are corrupt, but not everyone is like that and we have to keep that close to our hearts and mind. There are just a few that are not doing what is right.

      Reply
  17. 34

    Pamela Kuhn says

    July 19, 2016 at 7:49 am

    What an awesome list. I, too, have been thinking about the hatred shown in so many places. It’s so much easier to love than hate. I just wish others realized that. If we can present them to Jesus — the one who loved so much He gave His life — their hatred could be changed to a heart full of love.

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    • 35

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:22 am

      I think people are afraid to love. They are afraid it will hurt when it’s not returned.

      Reply
  18. 36

    Kelly Smith says

    July 19, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Great list for parents to teach their kids. Thanks for sharing!

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    • 37

      Marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:15 am

      That’s so true Kelly! We are raising a generation that does little to none of these things.
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

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  19. 38

    Ana says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:12 am

    This list needs to become viral! If I were to add one more to the list it would be understanding. If people (all of us) would be more intentional about understanding one another, it could help bring perspective to the situation. But I say hands down that Love is what we all need. Jesus is love!

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    • 39

      marie says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:15 am

      That’s awesome Ana! and thank you! I will add that and link back to you!
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
  20. 40

    Leslie says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Thanks for sharing this. We could all use the encouragement right now!

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    • 41

      Spreading Joy says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Thank you Leslie! We can. Such sad times in our country.

      Reply
  21. 42

    Lo says

    July 19, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Wise and discerning! That is my favorite of all the traits on the list. If we are walking in wisdom and discernment most of those other traits will follow.
    Lo recently posted..Keeping Your Marriage Out Of The Dead Zone (+ A Link Up)

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    • 43

      Spreading Joy says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      This is True Lo! Thank you. When we are seeking wisdom the rest will follow.

      Reply
  22. 44

    Mihaela Echols says

    July 19, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I like the acrostic out line you made keeping it simple and real.

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    • 45

      Marie says

      July 20, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Mihaela! We need more of us to keep it real. No bashing, no hatred but just real emotions without hurting others.

      Reply
  23. 46

    Nance says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing! The first one is very important and love makes us identified as followers of Christ! 🙂

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    • 47

      Marie says

      July 20, 2016 at 7:54 am

      So true Nance! amazing what a little love can accomplish!
      Marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

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  24. 48

    Tiffani says

    July 20, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Oh yes the are all needed. We have got to start showing our light and taking a stand for what is right. Thanks for this reminder.

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    • 49

      marie says

      July 20, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      So true Tiffani! We have to stand up for good, right and be courageous about it!
      marie recently posted..13 Things the World Needs Us to Be

      Reply
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    Katy Kauffman says

    July 20, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    It’s a beautiful and needed list. Another thing I pray for is godly authorities, and if the authorities are not Christian, then they would uphold the law and respect for each person.

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    • 51

      marie says

      July 20, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      We need people to respect the law! Those that are in higher positions as well as regular ole joes. I’m with you Katy

      Reply
  26. 52

    Leigh says

    July 20, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Listening. I think that ‘s one thing we’ve lost the art of–listening to hear the other person instead of listening to format our rebuttal.

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    • 53

      marie says

      July 20, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Leigh!!! This is so true! I will get this added above and link back to your site! I didn’t even think of it!

      Reply
  27. 54

    Laura Prater says

    July 20, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    What a great list, thank you for this!

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    • 55

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks Laura! I pray it inspires others
      Spreading Joy recently posted..You can Be the Difference

      Reply
  28. 56

    DAndrea Bolden says

    July 20, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Many times its the simple and most basic things that make the biggest impact. This was a great list of things that need to be seen more in our society.

    Reply
    • 57

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks De. We often do overlook the basic things as we try to brighten the corner of our world.
      Spreading Joy recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  29. 58

    Heather says

    July 20, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Yes!! Such wise words ?
    Heather recently posted..Testimony Tuesday

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    • 59

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks Heather! I appreciate the smile!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  30. 60

    Andrea says

    July 21, 2016 at 6:12 am

    and what’s it gonna take for the body of Christ to get all that?

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    • 61

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      Exactly Andrea. I’ve never seen a time where we are all divided on so much
      Spreading Joy recently posted..You can Be the Difference

      Reply
  31. 62

    Rachel Dahl - a la modest says

    July 21, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    Very much needed in our world! This is a great list and a reminder to us Christians.

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    • 63

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks Rachel! Yes especially for us Christians. How can we expect people to do this if we ourselves are not
      Spreading Joy recently posted..You can Be the Difference

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    Lux G. says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:20 am

    I hope more people can read this.
    Much needed in this day and age.

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    • 65

      Spreading Joy says

      October 6, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Me too Lux. Me too.
      Spreading Joy recently posted..31 Psalms of Comfort for Christians

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