You are Chosen.

This was written January 2008...it is inspired by a Russian Choir song that has a line "others can...but you can't". I did not make any changes to the content.
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May I take some of your time, just to remind you that...you are the chosen one. If you are still reading, it's safe to assume I have your permission and attention. Maybe you have forgotten, maybe you are here wondering what I mean by that. The chosen one. chosen for whom and for what? So hard to accept a title, knowing there must be responsibilities, rules, deadlines...you see, being the chosen one is a gift, it's free. However, losing the gift is still a possibility. When you hold something special that once was received, you surely show it around proudly, happily, gratefully...so don't dim your light! The light that lives in you, the one and only that was once accepted by you, in your decision to turn away from darkness. You have a gift, the gift of light that people of this world search for constantly. This light that we simply cannot live without.

It is like having a CPR card, or an extra life jacket..in a given situation, you are responsible to take action. Starting with your tongue, when you open your mouth, don't be blended into the worldly conversations of empty judgment, criticism, and meaningless topics. Others can, and will. But you can't. Your mouth should be filled with kindness and wisdom. Fill the air with positive thoughts, encouragement and truth. Don't fill your body and soul with filth, for it is true--it is not what goes in your mouth that will hurt you, but what comes out of it. Let your light shine.

It is like having an extra plate of food and seeing a hungry orphan...in a given situation, you are responsible to take action. When you make excuses not to give to those in need, you are filling up the room of worldly people who are clenching the 5 dollar bill when they could be receiving 500 outside. there are too many who give to poor aunt Betty every Christmas, so they can't give 20 to the hungry. Too many go to Thunder Valley and lose hundreds, but will not give 5 dollars to the man obviously in need. those are quick to make excuses to which many find as valid. Others can, and will. But you can't. The light in you should fill every vein in your body and keep your hands circulated with generosity, love and compassion. Don't think of your own financial problems when you know your stomach has been full, and your pillows are waiting at home. It is not what you give that will save you, it is how much blessing are you willing to receive. It's there, waiting for you,don't turn it down. Let your light shine.

In everything you do, remember The Light lives in you, and you are a ray that has to shine. Too many people begin to dim their lights by living the routine of the world. Not everyone accepted Him, yet everyone is searching and yearning for that ultimate state of happiness and love. You are a reflection of that dream fulfilled. The enemy tries desperately to cover you up: steal your time, money, anger you...others can and will fall into that trap. But you can't. Let your light shine.