Each day we spend life looking for what we don't have. We always want more and never give what we have. It is sad to say that our lives have become controlled by material objects. We want to drive the best car, have the newest iPod or cell phone, and have the best clothing; but, even after we buy all of these things, we still yearn for more. Many people try to buy happiness, but can you truly buy the things that really mean the most in life?A few weeks ago I saw a book in the Christian book store that sparked my attention. The book was called The Ultimate Gift. At the time I thought, "hmmm..what could the ultim
ate gift be? A million dollars...that's it! Maybe a red Lamborghini...ok, this is harder than I thought. There are so many things that I would want as a gift..." So, I picked up the book and immediately flipped to the last few pages of the book. I figured that this was going to be one of those books that you have to read the whole thing and THEN they will tell you what the ultimate gift is. Sure enough, the last chapter of the book was entitled "The Ultimate Gift". So, I began reading and something caught my attention. There was a quote that said, "You have completed each element and received each part of the ulitmate gift I have planned for you." I closed the book shut and set it back on the shelf. I decided that I wanted no part of this ultimate gift; apparently there were elements that had to be completed to earn it and I was on summer vacation, a time for relaxation. So, I began walking around the store and all I could think of was that book...At the end of my shopping visit I bought the book. What could it hurt? It was only $3.00.
ate gift be? A million dollars...that's it! Maybe a red Lamborghini...ok, this is harder than I thought. There are so many things that I would want as a gift..." So, I picked up the book and immediately flipped to the last few pages of the book. I figured that this was going to be one of those books that you have to read the whole thing and THEN they will tell you what the ultimate gift is. Sure enough, the last chapter of the book was entitled "The Ultimate Gift". So, I began reading and something caught my attention. There was a quote that said, "You have completed each element and received each part of the ulitmate gift I have planned for you." I closed the book shut and set it back on the shelf. I decided that I wanted no part of this ultimate gift; apparently there were elements that had to be completed to earn it and I was on summer vacation, a time for relaxation. So, I began walking around the store and all I could think of was that book...At the end of my shopping visit I bought the book. What could it hurt? It was only $3.00.The $3.00 I spent that day was the best $3.00 I had spent in a long time. It didn't buy me dinner, it didn't buy me new clothes, and it didn't buy me music on iTunes, but the one thing it did buy me was something to think about. Now, I am not going to spoil what the Ultimate Gift is, because I want you to go and read the book (or watch the movie) and let it influence you as it did me.
So, today, I really want you to think about what life truly means. Is it really the things we own, or is it more? These past few weeks I have realized that life is much more than the things I own. Life is about love. Life is about family. Life is what you make of it.
Love doesn't necessarily have to be a boyfriend or a girlfriend. It doesn't have to be given as flowers on Valentine's Day or as diamond engagement ring. Everyone has the ability to love and be loved. Look for people around you that need love; maybe send a friend a handwritten card or a facebook message just wishing them a good day. There are so many things that you can do to show your love to the people around you.
"When we truly love others, our love makes each of us a different person, and it makes each one we love a different person too."
"When we truly love others, our love makes each of us a different person, and it makes each one we love a different person too."
Family is something that most of us take for granted. There are several instances where I have seen this, but I didn't learn the true meaning of family until this past year. After retiring from state FFA office, I felt empty. Not only was my energy completely exhausted, but I was missing much more than that; I was missing people, people that I called my family.Family
doesn't always necessarily have to be your immediate family, it can be anyone; anyone that loves you for who you are! I have learned that my family includes my FFA family, my school family, my church family. Family is present everywhere...all it takes is a little love.
doesn't always necessarily have to be your immediate family, it can be anyone; anyone that loves you for who you are! I have learned that my family includes my FFA family, my school family, my church family. Family is present everywhere...all it takes is a little love.
So...what are you waiting for? Go out today and discover what life truly means. Life is something that you can't buy at Target or Walmart, it isn't something you can ask someone else for, it is something that YOU and only YOU can find. For me, life is about love, family, faith, and happiness. What is life to you? 
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