Circle of Love

There is a circle of love in each person's life. That is the love of family, friends, and most importantly the love of the Creator. Sometimes life hands us setbacks and disappointment and sadness. But the circle of love is always there to keep light in our lives, no matter how dark the times may be. The world and its woes push in on us from time to time, seeking to obliterate all light. But there is a light within each of us...a spirit of illumination...more powerful than all the darkness the world may contain.

I found myself weeping yesterday when I saw the pictures of dead children who had been killed in a small Russian town. Their lives had been snuffed out in the name of political activism. What adults choose to do to each other is one thing, but the taking of innocent lives is inexcusable no matter what the cause. The world seems so full of violence and the ugly side of humanity. At times it is very hard to keep the light of love alive. But we must. As long as there is love, there is hope.

Some people think there is nothing we can do about the state of the world today. I would agree if it were left up only to humanity to stop the violence. But I know the Creator will not allow total darkness and its resulting hopelessness. We can do something about the state of the world today. But it requires faith in a higher creation and a willingness to wait on the spirit of goodness. In order for the spirit of goodness to thrive, each of us must do our utmost to let His light shine by the way we live our daily lives and the good we do for others. Such a little thing can result in great changes. Instead of thinking "What can one person do?", believe in the power of one multiplied by myriads. It will far outweigh the dark side of humanity.

Keep the Circle of Love ever present in your life and in your daily activities. Not just for those you love. That is the easy path. Love your enemies, too. No matter how fowl or wicked a person may seem, love that person as the Creator loves us. It will shrivel the cancer of wickedness and allow the light to shine in that person, too. Think of the love Christ showed to every human he encountered. Love without question or expectation. Love freely given. That is what will keep our circle of love intact and healthy.