Before turning out the light last night, I reached for the pad of sticky notes. Let’s see, what am I planning for tomorrow? Oh, yes: call the auto shop about a tune-up, remind my neighbors about going to Costco at 10, fix that door that doesn’t shut properly, find out how C is doing in the hospital, think of a topic for Shining Spirit, finish the slides for the Friday night program, buy more sticky notes.
And then someone tapped me on my shoulder and said: You forgot three important notes; write this in big letters: Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk humbly with your God. In fact, write several identical notes and stick one on the bathroom mirror, one on the refrigerator, one on the coffee pot, one of the TV screen. These three items are not suggestions about things to do when you run out of things to do. What does the Lord REQUIRE of you? Be just. Be loving. Be aware of the Presence by your side. Remember these three things when someone picks up the last package of towels before you can get to it, or when the car won’t start, or that slamming door slams again, or when life happens.
Required, not suggested. Advice worthy of a yellow sticky note. The price and joy of being a follower of His way.
Shining Spirit 
People look at me funny when they see the sticky note on my forehead.