Lead me on

We have all heard the adage "when the road gets tough, the tough get going"; this is very accurate for those of us who have difficult days. These difficulties may be in many different forms and come from many different ways--home, work, school, health, family and etc. But we must never forget that despite what is going on, we must lead others on. "Leading me on" is a very simple concept. This concept involves the idea that we are our brother's keeper and we are to continue to invest ourselves into each others' lives. This means the occasional phone call; the email that is right on time; an unexpected visit at the door; buying someone lunch; making dinner for someone and including a card or a simple flower. There are so many ways that "leading me on" can be so applicable. JESUS said that we must "do unto others as we would like done unto ourselves". Would you like a hot cup of coffee and a conversation? Would you like a hug or a kind and uplifting word? Would you like someone to stop and smile for a positive note? Then why would it not be ok for it to be done in exchange? We often forget the needs of people around us and from that note, we must stand and take close attention. "Lead me on" is very important. It means that we are willing to invest ourselves in the most precious of things--our neighbor. When we give, it is healing and fulfilling. This week, I was privileged to see a "pay it forward" event. "I have been so blessed and so I want to bless you". I witnessed this while out in the field working. It blessed me even though I was not the receiver of this blessing. This was a "lead me on" moment that sparked this message. We are to lead each other on toward good works that would lift our neighbor up.

Leading me on. Encouraging on!