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Choose to stand out.  That is not an easy thing, but it does make a difference.  


Julie and I were coming home on Sunday from somewhere when we noticed the flowers in front of our house.  Amid all the beautiful similar color flowers were these yellow flowers.  We talked about where they might have come from, and we realize they may have come out of a near by flower pot or be left over from a few years ago.


Those yellow flowers stand out, and they are beautiful.  Notice the picture at the top that I shared.


I remember that people that stand out have somethings about them that are different, defining and strong.  But what I want to remind each of us of is that we should stand out for really matters.


This is a time when people choose all different types of things to stand out for.  Many of those things seem petty or not very important.  I am not here today to judge or demean anyone.  Yet I do want to ask that we make sure that what we stand out for really makes difference.


Take your faith to the next level.  Let others know that hope can be there and miracles still happen.  Share what God has done for you so that He can do that for others.


Matthew 5:16  NASB

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.


Ephesians 5:16  NASB

making the most of your time, because the days are evil.


Matthew 23:11  NASB

“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.


There are many ways to stand out.  Choose to stand out in faith!

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