Resolute
I made one new years resolution this year, to cry everyday.
Not shoulder bouncing weeping, just tearing up.
I find that when I have this particular physical reaction to something happening around me it is usually because some human is loving another human in extraordinary ways.
Today my eyes filled when I checked out what The Whosoevers are doing to help Deftones bassist Chi Cheng after he was left partially conscious after being thrown from an automobile. (selflessness)
Tonight it was the pride of a father as his son performed in a school play. (unconditional love)
It’s in these moments that I feel most alive. I’m not sure if it’s because I see Jesus in these people or what but I always, without fail, feel inspired to be better. To love more, to react with more compassion, to mimic this love that is portrayed before me.
Yes, some of these moments are manufactured by Hollywood producers but they are honest and true moments and James 1:17 says;
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Good comes from God, so in those moments when my eyes fill with tears I am actually being inspired by Him and I am okay with that.
C’mon tomorrow, show me what you got!
