inspired a lot of "thoughts for the day." but this morning's is a thought that i hope i don't quickly move on from. in the book god is talking to the main character, mack, and s/he describes responsibility as the ability to respond. i give you an ability to respond and your response is to be free to love and serve in every situation, and therefore each moment is different and unique and wonderful. because i am your ability to respond, i have to be present in you. if i simply gave you a responsibility, i would not have to be with you at all. it would now be a 