What the World Needs Now is Love

Two weeks of 2015 have already flown by, whaaattt? I'm convinced that each year passes more quickly than the last. I go back to school in just a few short days and I'm both excited and sad... excited because I am one step closer to being done and sad because I like not having a million pages of homework [sob]. Nevertheless, I am still pumped about this new year. There are a few things that I wanted to incorporate into my daily life. These are things that I already do but not on a regular basis. My mood dictates whether or not these things get done and it really shouldn't be that way. One of these things is giving thanks to the One that gave it all for me. I want to be more intentional about it. I can say that I give thanks to my Heavenly Father twice a week... on Wednesday and Sunday.. and only because I am asked to. Other than that, I am only thankful on days after I pass a test I "studied" for.. I mean because, right..

Giving thanks really makes you think about all the blessings you have in your life. Even on the worst of days there is something to be thankful for [like the fact that you are alive even though its a pretty crappy day]. This year [and for the rest of my life], I want to thank my God every single day. I want to wake up and before I check facebook or instagram or twitter or whatever, I want to thank my Father for something in my life that He has blessed me with [ 1 Chronicles 16:34]. I don't think we say thank you enough. I know I complain more than I give thanks and so this year I want to change. I hope that this is only the beginning of a change that will remain for the rest of my life. So today, I am thankful for each of your lives. I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to share my life with y'all.

Another thing I have decided to do is 1,000 Acts of Kindness. This is just one website. There are many others out there. Some sites call it Random Acts of Kindness or Pay it Forward. But it's pretty easy. All you must do is 1,000 [or whichever number you feel like] Acts of Kindness. What that may be is completely up to you! You can buy someone coffee. You can help your neighbor take out their trash. Walk your friend's dog. Volunteer your time somewhere. It doesn't have to be big because even the smallest gesture can make a difference. I decided to do this because I have spent 25 years making everything in this world about me. God, through His son, performed the ultimate act of love and kindness when He sent His one and only son to die for us [ Romans 5:8; John 3:16]. I want to be like that. I want to be kind and selfless and loving. I want my life to make a difference.

And so there you have it. I want to encourage you guys to join me on this journey! Join me in being thankful for what we have and join me in filling this world with love. So much evil and darkness exists in this world. One light makes a difference but imagine the light that can come from a multitude of people! Let's bring light to the world.

Share in the comments below what you are thankful for or what you decided to do as your act of kindness! I would love to hear it! Now, go enjoy your world. Love everyone, including yourself! Be blessed.

xoxo,

Susy