Think

Some people say I talk too much. Sometimes I don't know what I'm talking about so it's a compilation of words, ideas, thoughts, randomness jumbled in my head that blurt out my mouth. Sometimes it's okay say certain things and sometimes it's not. Somethings make sense and some don't. 

Take this for an example. 

A man works as a custodian 50 years. He doesn't make the employee of the month even though he's doing all he's asked of to do which is to keep the workplace sanitary. He doesn't receive recognition from those who are in "higher" positions than he is. He humbly does his work. Then he passes away. Some people might say,"Oh, he was such a sweet old man" or "he's in a better place". Some don't even know who he is. Some people might look at his life as one who lived quietly and humbly. He did his job, didn't cause any problems, he was kind, he was simple. And others will see him as someone who didn't achieve their dream. Their dream meaning the idea of success; a life well-lived; a happy life; something worthwhile; something better than being a custodian. 

Who cares though right? Millions of people die everyday that are not recognized. But ask yourself this, does that fact justify that someone shouldn't be recognized because others aren't or can't. But there are people who care. He might have had a wife, children, grandchildren, friends. They are the people who cared.

A doctor. He earned his PhD and saves lives and has been doing so for the past 50 years. He worked all the way up to where he is and is "going far in life". He receives the recognition from his co-workers, sponsors, the hospital where he works, his wife. He has done so much to benefit the lives of others. He earned the way he lives comfortably. 

When we see the custodian. Some people say he was a good and kind man. Some say he was just a man who was out of his luck in the world. But why? Why do some people downplay the life of someone who did his work honorably as "he was just a custodian" or "he didn't save lives".

Why then do we give so much praise to the doctor. Right, because he saves lives. Yes, that is good. He worked hard to get where he is and he is providing for his family. Because he was able to make something out of himself. 

There is a sympathy to the custodian. This imaginary person. Someone made up. And there are compliments to this doctor. 

But why do we in our daily lives in reality think to downplay certain ideas, certain individuals, certain peoples, certain beliefs. And then make these verbal, abusive, hurtful, and scarring?

You see the idea is not about the occupation each of these men had or where they came from or who they were. It's the idea that we perceive and make known to the world. 

Those words spoken from our mouths creates a negative atmosphere. This atmosphere is so strong, so compelling we get sucked into it like a black hole. And we add and add and add into it as it constantly consumes everything along with it. 

No one is asking you to let everything go on by and believe in everything you hear, but to discern what is good and what is not. To discern from Holy to perverse. 

What people think of you right now doesn't matter. It's not going to be with you for eternity. Peoples' perception of you don't follow you into your grave. And they certainly don't follow you into Heaven. Good or bad. 

Don't be discouraged by what others say to you for only the truth which is in Christ is what can expose you. And do not discourage others with foul words or harsh criticisms, but encourage in love. 

"I exist; therefore I think. (As to why I exist)"
We exist as children of God, as light to the darkness and all that is evil. We exist to serve others, to worship our Creator. But don't let me tell you how to live. It's for you to decide on whether you will keep living your life the way you are now, or to do something about your mundane lives doing the same routines over and over again and change it to a routine that is pleasing to God. A routine where you spend time with someone you love. 

Now, going back to the custodian and doctor story. 

Who would you say lived the more successful life?

It doesn't matter, it was just a story.