Sometimes it is easy to focus on all of the bad things that happen in the world around us. There are murders and intentional harm to property. Every day seems to find a new form of stupidity in the world. It’s a good reason to pray. Then there are those rays that break through and remind you that there is still good here and now. A while back I took a walk in a heavy rainstorm and a random black woman ordered a soaking me to get into her car. It was on the “south side” of town. An older gentleman slowly helps his wife get into a bus when her steps falter. Someone at the grocery store tells you to go first because you have less. A driver lets you know a tail light is out. Friends. It just occurred to me that Thanksgiving is almost on us so this post wasn’t originally intended to remind you of it. Sometimes when you are busy and tired it is good to slow down and remember what is good. As David said in Psalm 34:

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Who wants a long life so that he will see good? I don’t think it means we should hide away and avoid the evil of this world as some have done, but while we are in it… be on the lookout for good.