The Echo Response

Dear Friends,

High on the majestic mountaintop with the sun shining brightly, the wind blowing briskly and in the beauty of a clear blue-sky, voices were heard.

“Hello-o-o-o,” a young mountain climber shouted. And in the distance a voice answered, “Hello-o-o-o.” The novice climber looked around; there was no one in sight.

Again he called, “Hello-o-o-o, who are you?” Seconds later the voice said, “Hello-o-o-o, who are you?” And then one more time, he said, “I’m John Doe-o-o-o.”

And the voice answered, “I’m John Doe-o-o-o.” It was at that moment that the young mountain climber knew that the voice he heard was his own echo.

Your life becomes an echo as the years of time pass. It eventually gives back everything that you say, your deeds and your attitude. It returns to you that which you yourself create. That is why we must consider very seriously the long-range consequences of our actions. The thoughts of your mind determine the spontaneous words of your mouth.

Each and every day, in all aspects of your life, remember the echo. A joy-filled, obedient and thankful heart is the best service we can give to God. He knows in doing so we show our confidence in His love. He is our Creator, our Father, so have confidence in your abilities. We each have special attributes that are ours alone, given to us by Him. One person can make a difference. We all remember Thomas Edison, right? He brought light into so many lives.

You are “one” and can change your world.

So let us shout joy, love and exultant bravery from our mountaintops. Give out to others words of encouragement, strength, compassion and understanding, rejoicing in their achievements, sharing laughter in the joy of life. And the rooftops, the hills and the mountains will echo back continually, “Your life is full of joy,” “You are of great value,” “You have been faithful,” “You will make it because you have trusted in God to bring it to pass according to His promise.”

Let your life sing, “He taught me how to watch and pray and go rejoicing every day, oh, happy day, oh, happy day!”

Blessings,
Catherine