A lesson from Albus Dumbledore.

By all means call me a geek but I'm attempting to "Lighten" the mood. Albus Dumbledore has a magnificent quote that has stuck with me from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Albus says "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

Now, there is no denying we have dealt and are dealing with a dark time. For many it began with the morning news regarding the earthquakes and tsunami's that ripped at the homes, cars, and emotions of our brothers and sisters in Japan. This news only became more upsetting when we found out that the effects were not over and that they'd be making there way to Hawaii, California, and Oregon. There's no real telling why God allows such devastation to occur on this beautiful planet He created. But i do know this, that it is not too dark a time to turn on the light. The switch can be as simple as a small and sincere prayer, a properly placed donation, or the comforting of a friend who has been shaken by this or any other unfortunate event. Dumbledore is on to something with his quote and I pray we don't forget. God has blessed us with a light and doing good in the name of His son is precisely how we turn this light on.

So shall we pray for Japan and the other areas affected by this event?
Shall we pray for the community surrounding where I live after three people were hit by a car in which the driver sped away?
Shall we pray that the turning on of "Light" will become a contagious action?

I say yes and ask all my dear friends, brothers, and sisters to join me in the simple and intentional act of turning on the light.

Spread the Love,

-Ethan