There will be two slices of Daily Bread today as yesterday's was delayed publication by a computer freeze. Everything stopped just before 9 am and I noticed that it wasn't until nearly 10 am that the entry was finally sent. Totally out of my control.
All of us have experienced people whose very presence brightens our day. Yesterday, a student had on a yellow polo shirt and light pants. He looked like spring. When I commented on his sparkling appearance, he said he deliberately wears uplifting colors on the first day of the class week to lift others out of the Monday blahs. So refreshingly, creatively thoughtful! There are others whose smile alone can do the same, and others whose accomplishments or goals inspire hope and assurance of a bright future not only for them but for the Church and the country. As people like this bring us joy, it is good to remember that Jesus appreciates and finds joy in US!!! We seldom think of it this way; we are always looking for comfort from him. But not so. Can we imagine that in the midst of suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, or on the cross, there were glimpses of us and our efforts to lead a good, prayerful, charitable life that brought joy to him in that darkest hour? As we go about our day, let us remember that the power of love and kindness not only have a positive effect on others, but on Jesus as well. Lord, let me remember that I am a cause of joy for you as I go about my daily tasks.
Bro. Rene
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