If there was anything I was reminded of after all the crazy in the media this week it's this...
That no matter how much we don't want it to be sometimes, our lives are inextricably linked!

A famous girl made a decision to perform in a certain way and it created a firestorm of opinion.
A country decided a while a go to fight over its leadership with all manner of weapons.
A global business wanted to make more profit so fixed things in their favour to achieve that goal.

The result was never isolated!
Many are concerned about the influence this performer is having on young women around the world.
Others are talking about invading a country.
Most of us are a little poorer to help achieve a business goal.

We are linked...

And on a more personal level, every choice we make in life never ends with us.
For example, a husband over spending from the family bank account affects all of his family in the end.
There are plenty more personal examples I could share, but I will stop there because I might strike a nerve with someone.

Some good news...

Just as a bad decision we make can have a negative influence on others, so can a good choice have a positive influence!
We just have to remember that our lives, our choices, they all have a flow on effect to others even if we never planned for them to.

The Bible says this...If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
1 Corinthians 12:26 niv

Jesus taught us that our lives can be described as being like salt. We have influence and we flavour the world all around us, and where ever we go.

My hope and prayer for you this week is this...
That you see the huge power for good and for God your life you can be.
And that we all make great choices to influence our world for the better.

Something to think about...