I've got a defective burner on my gas range. It won't light most of the time with the
electronic ignition. I lit it with a match several times until...I discovered
that if I turn on the burner next to it, the flame from it will ignite the one
I want lit. (Now I know some of you are
saying why doesn't he just get the part and fix it?) Well, there is a lesson in here.
Maybe that's why God put you here—to light someone's spiritual fire
next to you (a friend, a neighbor, a family member). I can't do it because I'm the burner too far
away but God put people in your life that only you can reach. I can reach the ones that cross my path and
you the ones that cross yours.
So in this new year make yourself care more about people and less
about things. We are indeed here to help
others. Paul says in Philippians 2:3-4 “Do
nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each
of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look
out for your own personal interests, but also the interests of others.” I'm going to remember the ones who have
helped me and make it my goal to help others this new year. How about you?
—Alan
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