As Reality Sets In
As reality sets in, I realized that I have am blessed beyond what I can count.
It took place at the corner of an intersection. All day today, I had been living in luxury compared to the rest of the world.
I went to lunch today at the mall, and had the option of what to eat, unlike many, who don't have the option of what to eat, much less food to eat.
I went to see a movie, which many, especially in these tough times, can't even get around to doing because of finances. 
I used my iPhone to access facebook and twitter, and then reality set in. At the corner of the intersection was a woman who had a sign with her, which was written along the lines of,
I am homeless, and I have three children. Please help me by donating whatever you can.
Well, I didn't have any money, only a credit card, so I prayed for her and then drove off.
Too many times, we (and I speak to myself in the same sense) tend to look to much at something so appealing to the eyes, so appealing to our body, that we miss what is really going on in life.
I don't want to come down hard on anyone, because I am so guilty of this all the time, but take time today to notice the little things in life. And appreciate the great things that you are given. It may be your last day here on earth. You never know! So, hopefully for you, reality has set in, and there is something larger out there for you. Remember, in your busy life, that you have purpose, and pray to God that you can have the faith it takes to accomplish much for the Kingdom.
June 19th, 2009 - 21:02
Society has a funny way of trying to throw the reminders of others discomfort under the rug. It's great you realize how well we got it. Lets just hope you and the rest of us can actually act on that realization. It's a tuff one, I think Shane Claiborne has a lot of great things to say about this that carry along with his actions. I love his quote "The most radical thing we do is choose to love each other… again and again." This seems to go along with taking the focus of our selves and focusing on others in need. On a final note, one thing I struggle with is using the prayer excuse and never actually doing anything. This gives me the false reality that I have just helped someone. Thanks for getting us to think.
Zach
June 19th, 2009 - 21:12
Yeah it's so unfortunate, but in times like those, I feel that I've been taught that a prayer for the person is all that is needed, which leaves me feeling that I've missed something. Something huge. And maybe it is love. But love is definitely what we need to be reminded of again and again, he makes a solid point.
June 23rd, 2009 - 16:14
good post moss…too many times i don't think of the little things that I am blessed with. it's real easy to look at someone who has more and want to be like them but not look at the people who have less and be thankful for what you have.