Celestial North

No matter who you are or where you came from each of us was born with the Light of Christ. A gift to help guide and direct our lives. Most people call it a conscience. Some people choose to listen to the quiet whispers. Others are reluctant to act on the thoughts received and some shut it out completely.

The Light of Christ is like a compass.  If we heed its directives and promptings we will find ourselves on the path to Celestial North.  We will be presented with opportunities to do good and inspired to be good. When we take advantage of those possibilities our light within will grow stronger and brighter over time. The results can be uplifting and a positive experience for both sides. A simple example:

Walking toward the Walmart doors I noticed a lady with a large, bulky box in her cart.  It looked like a small refrigerator. I walked over and asked if she wanted some help. She said yes and that she had wondered how she was going to load it in her vehicle. She opened the back and I mentioned she would likely need to lay her seats down. While she was moving things from the back and tossing them in the middle seat area, I chuckled and told her in reminded me of my daughters’ car. It took a couple of tries but with one of us on each side we lifted the box and slid it into place with ease.  Her expressions of thanks and appreciation were sincere and heartfelt.

When I returned home I pondered that experience for a couple of reasons. First it was for the surprise I saw on her face when I offered to help and then the sincerity for which she thanked me.  The kind of thanks that might propel her to do the same for another should the opportunity arise. Second was my thought process. I saw the need and went directly to respond, there was no questioning, debating from within or making excuses why I couldn’t help. It was a “go and do” opportunity.              

When we do good it helps us to be good.  When the Light of Christ shines brighter in our hearts it reflects into other parts of lives. Our day will seem a little brighter, our steps a little lighter and our desire to do good will grow. When our hearts are prepared, our eyes will see the need, our ears will hear the unspoken plea and our spirit will answer the call.