I have been thinking about purpose for quite some time. Am I fulfilling mine? Am I being true to the gifts which God has provided? Should I be pursuing other options? Am I giving back enough? These are questions that have been ruminating for quite awhile, with the underlying question..."Where in my daily routine can I become more aware of God's glory?"This all became a bit clearer Saturday afternoon. A friend and I participated in the 13th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge (better known as Plungapolooza), raising money for Special Olympics. All of the small contributions added up, and 11,000 plungers were able to raise $2.5 million for Maryland's athletes!! Talk about God's glory in a simple event!
Yes, it was FREEZING! And, yes, we did spend the next three hours warming up and recovering from our fully submerged dips in the Chesapeake Bay. But, the experience, the camaraderie, and the Special Olympians benefiting from our spontaneity made the event truly worth the slight hardship we endured. And, really, it was more FUN than any true hardship!
God's glory is everywhere. As I told my best friend tonight, even if we can't figure out why things are happening in our lives, things are EXACTLY as they are meant to be for right now because, in this moment, we are all EXACTLY where we are meant to be, doing EXACTLY the things we are meant to be doing. This includes spreading hope and compassion and sharing thoughts of gratitude. It means giving back in whatever small (or sometimes large) way feels appropriate. And, it means finding the higher good in all people, in all events, and in all circumstances.
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