“Make a Difference”
By
Emilio Chaviano
July 9, 2014

Starting on Friday evening through Sunday, Muslims, Jews and Christians all over the world will pray and attend services according to their respective traditions. I have no idea how many people the world over will participate in services which to them have so much meaning and value. The founders of these world religions recognized the importance of ritual, but they emphasized the value of action. Abraham was blessed to be a blessing. Those of you who read these words have been blessed in so many ways. Try counting them! Take a break from counting your blessings and think about ways you can make a positive difference in someone’s life. Let’s us take our religion to the next level this week and take at least one action that will result in our world being a little better. It does not have to be the answer to the global problems of hunger, illegal immigration, war and poverty. There is someone you know by name who needs your help. If at all possible, do it before you go to religious services but tell no one. By the time you get to services you’ll have the greatest blessing and only you will know. What you do in secret will be rewarded publicly. Service makes a difference!