(Cousins playing football at Thanksgiving)

This weekend I was watching a football game. There was a punt return where the player ran 70-yards for a touchdown. As the players celebrated in the end zone, all I could think about were the two players who made great blocks that helped the player get to the end zone. They did what they were able to do to help their teammate, and team.

I started thinking about my life, and if getting to the end of each day was my end zone, how many people help me throughout the day? From my family helping around the house, school staff with my kids, the admin assistant at the doctor’s offices, the cashier at the store, the mailman, my family and friends, etc. Throughout our day, there are many people who are helping us, in small or large ways. Are we aware of their help along the way, and if so, do we take the time to acknowledge their contribution?

I share this with you today to invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.™

May we be intentional and directional to see the people God placed beside us each day to help us. May we not only see them, but recognize their help with a smile, a thank you, a note, or engage in a conversation with them. When we live this way, we are choosing to live not just for ourselves, but for others, which is what we are called to do. And like the player who did what he was called to do on the football field to help his teammate, may we live as we are called to by letting others know they are seen and appreciated. May we not only be seeking those helping us along the way, may be also be a helper to others too.

With love and hope,

Shawn

Love others the way I have loved you. - John 15:12