Ripples in our World

Are you a Ripple or a Wave?

I am a leader.

It is a gift and a curse.

People ask me, "How should this be done?"

"How should I handle that?".

I spout out "wisdom" of all kinds on a daily basis.

Lord help those that are doing the asking

if they follow my advice.

:-)

The problem comes in when I think I should put myself into

every project that beckons me.

I see the potential.

I know how great everyone of these projects could be!!!!

I just know that if I do it...it'll be the best thing ever.

I often volunteer before others get to offer.

Lately, I have been thinking about making gentle ripples

in the pool of life instead of great tidal waves.

If I go around making big waves

who am I drowning in my wake?

A big wave goes by and makes lots of noise,

and quite an impression

and then it is over.

A gentle ripple lasts longer and has a pleasant way

of touching the surrounding area

spreading larger and larger until it is

smoothly absorbed into its surroundings.

So, this is my goal: to be a gentle ripple.

Gently touching lives around

me for Christ.

I don't want to continue to be that

huge wave who pushes others away in my quest for...

...whatever.

Through Your help, Lord...

Let me be a Ripple in your pond of life.