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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
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!
Julie, you are so correct! People simply do not connect these days! Thank you for adding that!
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
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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.
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Thanks for the practical things each of us can do. Blessings.
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.
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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.
We have an awesome opportunity to truly show the world the love of Christ
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Yes it should be an acronym to remember 🙂
Thanks Vanessa! I appreciate you stopping by!
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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!
Always supportive! Everyone can do these things!
I hope they choose to
Wonderful word!!! And we need to be reminded of this – to be kind and loving and respect each other and people in authority ??
Thank you! daily doing those things would be huge in every community
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But how many people are actually showing the fruits these days?
Sadly not enough Andrea.
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The world need so much right now and this list nails it! We sure do need more LIGHT!
Even a tiny crack shines brightly in the dark! most forget about that.
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Wonderful list! I love that you included respect, our world lacks so much of that.
We’ve moved so far away from respecting others that it’s scary. Such a simple thing but huge.
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Powerful, positive message. Thank you for sharing it!
Thanks Norma! I appreciate you stopping by!
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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!
That’s the goal Vera! Trying to get people to actively – on purpose do these things! thank you for the smile
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This is a wonderful list and a beautiful image to go with it. I wrote a similar post today!
I know! I loved your post! Thanks Tara!
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Tons of truth here! Thanks for writing ?
The question mark was a smiley face btw lol!
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LOL I understand! sometimes the hearts and smiles don’t come through. Thanks for stopping by
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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!
Thanks Brittney! We need to focus on the good, not the bad. We can drown out the bad with JOY
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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 ?
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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.
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.
I think people are afraid to love. They are afraid it will hurt when it’s not returned.
Great list for parents to teach their kids. Thanks for sharing!
That’s so true Kelly! We are raising a generation that does little to none of these things.
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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!
That’s awesome Ana! and thank you! I will add that and link back to you!
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Thanks for sharing this. We could all use the encouragement right now!
Thank you Leslie! We can. Such sad times in our country.
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.
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This is True Lo! Thank you. When we are seeking wisdom the rest will follow.
I like the acrostic out line you made keeping it simple and real.
Thanks Mihaela! We need more of us to keep it real. No bashing, no hatred but just real emotions without hurting others.
Thanks for sharing! The first one is very important and love makes us identified as followers of Christ! 🙂
So true Nance! amazing what a little love can accomplish!
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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.
So true Tiffani! We have to stand up for good, right and be courageous about it!
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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.
We need people to respect the law! Those that are in higher positions as well as regular ole joes. I’m with you Katy
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.
Leigh!!! This is so true! I will get this added above and link back to your site! I didn’t even think of it!
What a great list, thank you for this!
Thanks Laura! I pray it inspires others
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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.
Thanks De. We often do overlook the basic things as we try to brighten the corner of our world.
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Yes!! Such wise words ?
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Thanks Heather! I appreciate the smile!
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and what’s it gonna take for the body of Christ to get all that?
Exactly Andrea. I’ve never seen a time where we are all divided on so much
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Very much needed in our world! This is a great list and a reminder to us Christians.
Thanks Rachel! Yes especially for us Christians. How can we expect people to do this if we ourselves are not
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I hope more people can read this.
Much needed in this day and age.
Me too Lux. Me too.
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