Editorial Have you heard the story of the optimist and the pessimist as they were walking throught the desert? Their water was coming to an end. Looking at the bottle, the pessimist said, "We have only half a bottle of water". The optimist said, "We still have half a bottle of water!".

Aniko Ujvari

This little story shows me what it means to be "Seeing with New Eyes!". We have HOPE as a gift from our Lord as we look to the better part of our life ahead. Regardless of what happens, we are free to experience the love of God and see His provision in ALL things. We know there are many types of personalities, thus many types of circumstances. The question we must ask ourselves is whether we are optimistic or pessimistic in each situation. Some may feel sad. Some may feel disappointed. Some may even feel anger. But, we must never forget we serve the One who leads us in all situations... our Heavenly Father.

I would encourage each of you to see the world with New Eyes! See what the Lord wants for you to do in your present situation. See how He would like to use you in His service. See as the Good Samaritan...a neighbor in need. May you will be the one:

• to dry the tears,
• to teach the people to laugh again,
• to live in harmony and peace.

He wants you to demonstrate a Christ-like love to ALL of your neighbors, your children and your parents. They also need to SEE the love of God. Therefore, see yourselves as a channel to share His love, bandage their wounds and care for them unconditionally.

While you serve those in need, our Lord will also serve you. Proverbs 11:25 says, "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." In other words, bless and you will be blessed. Rejoice in Him!

See the world around you with New Eyes.

Aniko Ujvari

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