Our lives impact those around us to one degree or the other. It matters how we act and react to the everyday situations of our lives. Regardless of whether we like it or want it people are watching us; our children, and spouses, family, friends and even acquaintances. The actions of people tend to reproduce themselves. If one person begins to grumble it's not long before others will join in the same song.  A husband may come home from work having had a bad day feeling grumpy, tired and maybe even angry; it only takes a short period of time and the wife will begin to experience the affects of his actions.  The same thing happens when our actions and reactions are positive. Others around will be influenced and it will reproduce. We can choose to allow the bad day of another to affect our mood and day or we can choose to reproduce the joy of the Lord that is within us. Our actions and attitudes convey a lot of what God has done in our lives. People do notice the difference and it certainly promotes the Gospel of Jesus Christ more powerfully than a thousand words. 

Prayer 

Fill our hearts with your joy, and allow everyone to see the effect you have had in our lives. Help our actions to reflect your principals and your love. Remind us to think before speaking and to respond always in love. May the joy and peace of our relationship with you show in every action and attitude. We want everyone to know that we are Yours; allow the difference you have made in us be evident to all. Amen.  

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