~~~~Standing up~~~~

What did Jesus do when coming to earth? If you think back on his life on earth, his birth began with a great celebration in a manger as it should have. Then he continued on and began to witness to people and teach as he knew he should. He stood up to many and taught another way and the only way. Not only did he teach he totally practiced what he preached. He was such a good example for what we should be and he did what should be done. Even  against the odds and against all the waves he did what was needed to be done and spoke up as he knew he should. When times get tough and one feels that you are needed to stand or needed to do the right thing against the odds, remember what Jesus did and what opposition he faced but continued on the journey. If you have read many of my blogs you know that I so encourage standing up for yourself and others and also doing the right thing. I personally find it a shock when one needs to stand up and they don't. It just seems like only one choice to stand up. I don't get the not standing up. I always want to do what God wants me to do and strive hard to do that. So in wrapping take time when it is tough and times are hard or one is facing whether to stand up remember what Jesus and his teachings taught us. Today remember others are facing their own set of problems as we each do. Some more than others. So be kind and compassionate but also stand when time comes. I encourage everyone to take care of yourself and do what needs to be done for your loved ones and ones that need it.