As I mentioned in the post before, I went to an overnight event to help watch over the middle school students as they participated in wild and crazy tournaments all night. It was really, really fun, but the best part about it was that I was surrounded by people the entire time. I got to hang out with some really great middle school students for most of it. When they weren't playing in a tournament I was able to pull a few of them aside and learn more about their lives, or I just had the honor to hang out with the group as a whole which was so much fun! When I wasn't doing this I was with some of my close friends, so all night I was with people. This got me thinking about the fact that... well, we (being everyone) really are in this crazy thing called life together. Hopefully that explains the High School Musical lyrics in the post title. So why don't we make it like a team sport? You know, helping each other, being helped, supporting one another, and reaching the top goals together!
It is very important to surround yourselves with people who will help you in life, because the truth is that no one can do it alone. Even Jesus Christ surrounded Himself with people! I don't mean the thousands who came to see Him perform miracles on a day to day basis, I mean the 12 disciples He chose to be close to Him at all times. Think about it; the Son of God who had all inhabitants and armies of angels at His disposal, yet when He became human He still desired that close circle to be with Him as He began His ministry. I think if Jesus Himself wanted friends to be with Him through His life, we more than likely need friends of our own. There's a song that makes me think a lot about needing friendship:
Be Love by Plus One
"If you need love take the time and be love
Breathe it out,
Create love, and see how things can turn."
Going into a brand new week I'd like to encourage you to do what those lyrics say. Whether you're in need of love or not (if you have a beating heart you probably do), be a shining example of love to someone, or a multitude of people! Talk to someone - going past the standard 'what's ups' and 'how are yous', compliment them, take someone out for lunch, invite someone to hang out, give a hug, give a gift... be love! Surround yourself with people who will be there for you during this little thing called life. :)
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