Article No. 0626
Who Has Influenced
Your Life
The Most?
“Give instruction to a wise man,
And he will be still wiser.
Teach a righteous man,
And he will increase in learning.”
Proverbs 9:9
Fred Rogers of the iconic 'Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood' is an
American treasure of wholesomeness and goodness. As a child, if you are old
enough to remember, you couldn’t wait to tune in to his TV show! While
always delightful to watch, you unknowingly and innocently would learn strong
character values and good manners by his example that would stick with you for
the rest of your life.
His influence caused me later in life to develop two Christian character and
etiquette books that I taught to children and teens, and like 'Mr. Rogers
Neighborhood,' the joy of seeing the light bulb go on in kid’s eyes
when they discovered something wonderful about God and Jesus gave me a joy
beyond measure, all because of his example.
On one of his programs, with the kindness and poise he always displayed,
he softly said to the audience...
“I’d like you to close your eyes for ten seconds and think of
ten people who have greatly influenced your life. I’m going to watch my
clock.”
As he did, the camera panned across the audience. All eyes were closed, and some had
tears streaming down their faces. Everyone was deeply touched by this precious
man’s calm, kind and centered demeanor. His soft, yet purposefully intended
suggestion caused them to pause and reflect upon their lives, and how deeply those in
their pasts had touched them.
Likewise, pause right now from your busy day and close your eyes and ponder —
Who has greatly influenced YOUR life? Who has made a real, even profound difference
and guided you to become who you are today? Make a list of each one that has
because just like today’s scripture, these people have given you instruction
that has made you wiser. Thank God for them, because you are who you are today
because of those that have come before you.
God Bless Your Day
Jesus Loves You
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