Set dates? gloom and doom? How about live the moment

We are one day past Christmas and on our way to 2012. We seen the movies, people set the dates, and small groups of people showing the worse self centeredness as they actually carry out harm on others. There is a lot of talk of doomsday and more economic disaster. There are people who wish the hurt of others and for millions to suffer. Can there be any doubt we are sinners and need a Savior?

I for one wish others well and hope the next year. Would it be nice if someone did the will of God by showing love for a change. To have a holy war in doing good for others who they disagree with. That would be a breathe of fresh air. Instead of setting a date, how about living a moment in the present taking in part of this brief life we experience. I don't have answers about facing the future but it be nice if people would focus on improving our lot.

It took work to remodel our house. It was easy to tear down. I like the results of improved living conditions for my family.

I saw a news piece on Monday Night Countdown of a kid with serious health issues. They used a personal robot to link the kid who had to stay in health care to his school. The robot sent a video lead to the kid where he could particapate in school and his friends talk to him. The teachers and students at school could see and hear the kid from his hospital or care unit and relationships and learning could continue. Since the robot has been used the teen has gained weight and really enjoys experiencing the classroom and friends via the connection wit the robot. Now that beats a terrorist bomb or hatred from one person or group to another any day. The child has real health issues which he may not survive but look at what is happening his life is being experienced better regardless the out come.

Would it be great if people could know about "the cause" what ever it is by some act of kindness. Any fool can become a suicide bomber or gang banger and hurt others. What if a gang was known for helpful actions to others. What if a "holy jihad" was known for the care of the less fortunate instead of furthering some man of vain power who really could care less about those who die for the cause or those destroyed. What if the "jihad" was for the less fortuneate in their own number? What if the "jihad" was for the benefit of those whom they disagreed. That would be powerful!

For those who set dates, why? Jesus clearly tells us not to. Instead we are instructed to live in the now. Take note of today. take note of your family take note of your job, with God's help what can you do today to help your family, friends, brothers and sisters, those who are down and out, those whom you might not agree with.

2012 is coming how will you live it? Any fool can hurt another. But to help another now that takes our energy. I took note of my family this holiday and give thanks. This following year who knows what may be around the bend. People will hurt one another and find some reason why they did it.  But what if one by one we did an act of love and found a reason for that. Works for me, keep walking!