SAFARI

A story is told about a couple on an African safari.  It was one of the most spectacular moments in either of their lives.  The animals were so close they could practically touch them - smell them.  They'd never seen anything like it.

There came a moment that the couple realized they were so vulnerable to the animals.  There were no windows on their Jeep - no roof - no doors - nothing to keep them from being attacked by the lions.

At one point their guide instructed them not to get out of the vehicle because the lions would most likely attack.

'Stay inside the Jeep,' he said, 'because when the lions look at us they see us as one big creature, not five isolated individuals.'

That's powerful.  When we stand together, we have a strength we wouldn't have if we were standing alone.

Find your people - those committed to a common mission and purpose -- people who are like-minded and like-hearted -- people who move you forward and encourage you -- people who will walk with you through thick and thin.

You'll become who you walk with - that's for sure.

And be blessed.