thoughts on the news of the day: priorities

hmmm…..

            National elections, tsunamis, terrorist bombing threats, hurricanes in the Gulf --- just a few of many news stories occurring in our world today.  But what is the world news item featured upfront on my laptop?  “American Teen Crowned Miss World” tops the headlines today.  Now, I am sure that for the soft-spoken 18 year-old who won, that is the news of the century.  But for the rest of us? Not so much …

            It’s about priorities.  For the news editor who selected the piece, the contest was a priority.  What are your priorities?  What comes first in your life?  My hope for you is that it is something that is edifying, something that has a purpose, something that is bigger than yourself.  What you do today may not make the national headlines, but it will make a difference in someone else’s life. 

            Our church is making a difference.  We have been challenged to see how much non-perishable food we can bring with us to church today.  The can of corn or box of macaroni may not seem like much to us, but added together, they can make a difference for the hungry family that needs it.  In our small congregation, we can’t do much, but we make it a priority to see that the local food bank has what they need to feed the hungry in our town.

            What is your priority?

            hmmm…..