My dear friends let’s remember that bad news is
always going to get the most attention. And to be fair, sometimes the bad news
is very important and deserves to be told. Some stories and events are painful
to encounter but we need to hear about them anyhow. We need to be aware of what
is happening.
However, it is also important for us not to become
so immersed in the stories of stress, strife, pain, friction, animosity and
violence in our world that we become overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness
and pessimism.
It is not irresponsible or unsympathetic to bear in
mind that every day there are good, happy, positive, noble, uplifting and
encouraging events occurring. Every day there are people who are engaged in
helpful, noble, inspiring activities. Every day there are people joyfully
serving others with genuinely loving hearts.
These positive stories may not be as sensational.
These good and uplifting stories are often very simple and do not involve the
inherent drama to draw us in like the negative stories. But they are real.
These good activities are happening... all the time. It is helpful for us to
keep these good activities in mind.
I know some of us hear the latest news stories and
we have a sense of sadness and pain—maybe even fear—deep in our hearts. I can
understand those feelings. But remember… the Light is still shining.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about
such things.” Philippians 4:8
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