Yesterday I witnessed something beautiful. I got together with old childhood friends to support one of our friends who is battling cancer.

During one of the conversations early in the day, one friend said to another, “I know we may not agree on things, but we don’t need to be political today.” The other friend agreed and not a word of politics was spoken the entire day.

Coming together to support our friend was the heart of the day. And the day was filled with laughter, joy, compassion and service.

I walked away from the day with my heart full of joy, sadness, and wonder.

Joy for this time together with old friends laughing and telling stories.

Sadness for our friend and his battle.

And in wonder at how yesterday, taking care of our friend was the first thought on all our minds, and everything else came second.

God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves, and yesterday that is what I witnessed.

Loving one another above all else.

I share this today because I believe there is truth and beauty in what I witnessed yesterday.

I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May the workings of man come second to the ways of God. And may we each do our part to live out this truth, as I witnessed my childhood friends doing yesterday.

With love and hope,
Shawn