One Light

Today I have been pondering upon the effect that each person can have on all the people that are in their lives.  I find it hard to explain, but I amazed at the way that God puts us in "orbit" with certain people at certain times.  The complex-ness of each person's social network is incredible.  We each know someone for a specific amount of time and maybe for a special purpose in our lives.  Just doing one act of service for someone could be an answer to their prayer that day. Maybe what you say to them personally, or share in church could effect the way that they live their life from that point on.
God has created us to support and lift one another up and to become like Him.  We need experience on this earth in His service to do that.  Yesterday I was having a really hard time.  I pleaded with the Lord to send some help in the form of other people.  I was so grateful that I had the Lord's love with me, but I really needed someone to talk to (not that I can't pray to God).
Throughout my day yesterday and so far today, there have been so many little kindnesses of several different people.  Whether it was that they took the time to talk to me, give me a hug or a sweet little gift, they were all witnesses of God's love in my life.  Without the accumulation of all of these people, it wouldn't have had the effect that it did on me.  You just never know the effect you can have on someone's life however small it may seem.
 The Lord and His servants have always taught of the importance of our effect on others.  In Hebrews 12:12 Paul the apostle counsels us: "Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees."  The Lord also makes sure that we know that He will never leave us in our times of hardship and trouble.  In Isaiah 41:10 He assures us,"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
We have His light within us and it is to be shared.  We could be the one light in someone's day that could be the difference.  How do you treat those around you?  How can I be more kind?  Who in my life needs help?  These and maybe other questions are things we can ask ourselves each day to better follow the Savior and fulfill our purpose in the lives of those around us each day.