dailydatewithgod

Sometimes when we find ourselves in situations where we do not know what to do, so we shy away from being present.  We think our presence is somehow not needed.  We believe it is random that we are where we find ourselves.  These days we get on our phones instead of risking engaging with others. We are just in the elevator after all. We think there is no point because we are just moving through. What if we are exactly where we are supposed to be at all times?  What if we are designed to be the amelioration needed in a given circumstance?  We think if we do not bring something grand and noticeable to an experience it is pointless. Through the gift of ourselves we can be the amelioration of being alone in this world.  Your smile could alleviate someone’s pain.  Looking someone in the eye could be the amelioration of the other person feeling unseen.  Stopping to hear the answer when you ask someone how they are is the amelioration of knowing their voice matters.  There are so many ways we can ameliorate the presence of darkness in one’s life by simply showing up, being present, and participating.  God invites us to play a role in ameliorating the idea that anyone is of any less value than anyone else.  We all matter and when we take a small step to ameliorate the idea that we do not matter we are the face and presence of love in the moment.