Example

[image error]I like examples. In school when the teacher said to read a chapter and be ready to discuss it, I hated it. My mind may have been able to read the words, but I never fully understood the concepts until I witnessed an example. Whether it be math, science, or accounting, I needed to see a problem and how it was resolved before I could grasp the underlying context. My mind is still very visual. Many times when people are reading a passage out loud I have to close my eyes to concentrate on the words being said. I know people who can read an instructional book and put together a chair or change a flat tire, but I need to see steps, examine a diagram or watch a video before I can do most new things.

I feel many people are like me. People like examples.

So in your life what example are you living?

When people watch your life, and it’s true that people are watching, what example are you living? Does your life show a solution to a problem or is your life just words being said with no proof through your actions? The saying is true that you got to walk the walk if you talk the talk. Whatever walk you are walking or talk you are talking tomorrow is a new day to start fresh. We are all living examples of something. The question once again is what example are you living. Or a new question, what example do you want to live?

Every day we are faced with a decision. Live a good example or live a bad example. It’s your decision which example you show.

May we choose to live in a way that shows clarity and understanding, love and compassion, respect and goodwill. May we live in such a way that those who observe our actions will walk away with some comprehension of our faith. May our examples point only to Him.