Sometimes Less Is More

Sometimes Less Is More

Since turning 50 yrs old, I have been taking more time to reflect and consider how I can MAXIMIZE my MOMENTS.  I'm feeling as if, I don't have time to WASTE ... Not anymore!

As I transitioned into 2014, I reflected on a 10-day mission trip to Guatemala that changed my perspective in 1993. It included a medical clinic, road evangelism and evangelistic campaign.  The people were joyful, kind, so hospitable and extremely hungry for God's word.  Their primary source of income was through weaving and harvesting corn (which was plentiful). The colors were vibrant, as were their smiles.

How is it that we have billionaires in the U.S. (the land of plenty), who are bitter, depressed and unhappy and those who may have the least, can find such joy and peace?  Here's a poem that sums it up for me:

It's Not What You Have

It's not what you have,

that determines who you are.

It's not what you have,

that makes you a star.

It's not what you have,

which others may see.

It's not what you have,

that determines your destiny.

The fame, the fortune, may come and go,

but this one thing, you must know.

There's something more precious than silver and gold.

It's not what you have, but it's WHO you know.