Do Something You Can Feel Good About

Sometime back I was listening to an interview with George Forman – former Heavy Weight Boxing world Champ. I was super impressed with his interview! At one point, he spoke about making a lot of money. He said something along the lines of this: Money is a good thing. It is okay. But just remember that every morning you have to wake up with something that no one else in the world gets up with, and that is that image in the mirror – that face you see. You have got to love it! You have got to do something that you feel good about. Money may come, but you have got to do something good with it.

He went on to say: The first time I made millions, I had a swimming pool and a Mercedes and all kinds of things that speak of success. But, I hadn’t done anything to treat mankind the way mankind had treated me.

At some point in time, Foreman built a youth center in Houston, Texas, and he almost went broke. He had to go back into boxing to fund it. But the second time around he had a reason, and he found himself gifted with endurance and stamina. He said when you are fighting for something beyond yourself and money – that’s when nothing can stop you.

It is true. People who find a way to give back, to do good for others are happier and more fulfilled. I don’t know about you, but I am inspired to keep on trying to find ways to make a difference.

Let us pray: God of Grace, in our own lives, show us ways that we can give back and make a positive impact on others. As we do so, may you fill us anew with joy and hope. Amen.