Envisioning

Many times I just sit here in front of my computer looking at an empty screen. My mind twirls and whirls as I dig very deeply inside of my inner being. Hoping for the next inspiring thought I wait, almost patiently for my thoughts to come together. What I'm really doing is trying to envision how I feel about myself and  this world.
That is a very troubling question. I ponder what is happening in my world today and what is my vision of myself within this frame work.
Often times I wish that I could do more for everyone in need, but that isn't really possible. I can't afford to feed everyone that needs a meal. I can't house everyone that needs a home and I certainly can't cure any diseases that anyone might being dying from. So the question of how can I really help others in need remains the same.
Having thought about this situation for many years I realize that I need a simple vision. If I can offer some food to any food ministry then I had fed someone. If I can donate a little extra money to the homeless shelter then I have helped prove shelter. If I can allow a friend in need to live with me for next to nothing then I have found shelter for a homeless person. If I can give money to charities that are a good cause then maybe I have helped saved a life.
When I ask God to guard over those less fortunate than myself, then I have thought of others and not only of myself. Having a vision where I envision what is practical for me to do in trying to serve others is the beginning of believing that with one small step I can actually be of good service to those in need.
Envisioning what is possible, taking one small step forward and trusting that God will lead me to where I need to be is the joy of knowing that I can do anything that I envision.
We are all blessed with a vision, look beyond the horizon and see what is truly possible.