Golden Living

What things are "golden" to you? The beauty of sunrises and sunsets. The feel of clean sheets after a refreshing shower Freshly cut grass to bare feet. The smell of honeysuckle. The warmth of hot chocolate on a chilly night. Rest and relaxation in the recliner after a hard day. The taste of cold milk and warm cookies. Silence. What is "golden" to the heart of man? Reconciliation of God to man. Love wrapped in swaddling clothes. Jesus interceding for you and me to The Father. "Golden" doesn't begin to describe these things ... invisible yet powerful things which change the heart of man. Because of such divinely golden gifts, we are called to holy living ... preparing the way for God to change the hearts of others. Living the Golden Rule has been described as an "uncommon grace" today. Matthew 7:12 says, "In everything do to others what you would have them do to you." We are witness to the what- goes-around-comes-around and he-had-it-coming practices of this world. We are called, however, to practice the Golden Rule -- living a different way, God's way. Laying aside personal preferences and feelings, and putting forth the interests of others; this pleases The Father. Living the Golden Rule is ... golden living. Live it!