A Good Day

January 14, 2009

I often work with freelance artists from around the globe. Many live in third world nations, but most live in impoverished areas of the large second world nations of Asia. Protectionists would say I should hire only Americans, and though I might if I could (there are many reasons why I can’t find suitable American artists), I’m grateful for these incredibly bright, amazingly  gracious colleagues of mine. They’re beautiful people. They work tirelessly, they stop to praise God in pure un-contrived moments of honesty, and the way they express their appreciation for life and the humble blessings of good work from people like me who live on the other side of the planet is nothing less than inspiring… and often much more than that. Quantities of money that the average American teen would blow in one evening at the movies is enough to set up some of my global colleagues for a full week or longer. And when I send a bonus, no matter how small, they beam with gratitude (albeit across the internet). I’m humbled by their inherent intelligence and childlike modesty, and I’m moved by their genuine kindness and grace. These are good people, and today they reminded me… in Christ, every day is a Good Day, and so I too am grateful… and poor of spirit, and humbled at heart. It’s a good day.

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