The other morning while driving to work I came within seconds and inches of leaving this earth, because of a high speed car on the interstate. It made me reflect and appreciate another day that God had given me to live. I then looked inward to see if I had regrets and at first I thought no, but then several days later, I think differently based on a reference given by a friend. He was asked to write 3 character traits that best represented me. What he wrote brought tears to my eyes as I saw myself through his eyes. It could have easily been read at my funeral, had my life ended that previous day.
As somber as all of this sounds it made me realize that we can, rather I can or should share, more with those around me. Do I have words that I would speak at a funeral, but have not shared at least once with that person? Would I wish I had told them how special they were to me?
Just yesterday my daughter called and shared a situation from a mutual friend whose parents have disowned him as a result of a life-style choice that child was making. My daughter questioned me on my stance and how a Christian could be so cold hearted towards their own son. She asked for reassurance in case she was in that situation.
Both of these situations led me to my readings this morning that I thought to share. Maybe there is someone in your life that needs to hear what you think about them, for it could very well be their last or first!
Blog link I found that demonstrates my thought well. https://helpfulinspirationalblog.wordpress.com/who-i-am-makes-a-difference/
Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZH13wFGffg
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Hearing Then Doing....
The other day during morning prayer, I was impressed with a desire to help a neighbor who I knew by observation only, that they were struggling. Much like in India words were not needed, one could tell just by looking. My initial thought was to provide a ham since Easter was coming, and that would be a luxury they would not be able to afford. Since I was aligning an outreach in India, I thought I should do the same on my own street.
What happened next though I did not expect or plan. Once I had determined to give, I asked my husband to pick up a ham when he went to the store. He agreed and was going to get it the next day when they went on sale. All that was good except later that day I had an urging that said I needed to go now. So I stopped what I was doing and put on my shoes and said, "Okay Lord, you are gonna have to help me here, because I do not know what to say".
So down the street I go and I notice a truck parked outside the small home with another lady sitting on the porch with the mom I had decided to help. Upon walking up I said hi and realized something was terribly wrong! The mom was desperate and hurt, having recently been run over by a truck and was scrapped and bruised all over! She was lucky to be alive, but was hit with unexpected bills from the injury that took all of the wind out of her sail! She was desperate for any kind of help, mainly food and water to help feed her son.
When I offered my assistance to get her some food and water from our house, and go to the store and pick up some basic needs she said, "Please save the receipts and I will pay you back". I assured her it was fine and the lady next to her said, "Just thank the Lord, because he is the one that sent her"!
Now I had said nothing to this lady and had never seen her before, but she was prophesying for me! You want to talk about a God moment! What I learned is that when God gives us a prompting, no matter how small, we are to move! He needs you and me on the scene to be his hands and feet now! Not tomorrow when the sale is on, or when our schedule allows, but now! If we wait we can miss the opportunity to help, and be encouraged ourselves while growing in our faith, as we continue our walk and become all he has called us to be!
I pray you are encouraged to continue your walk of faith and obedience, seeking God's face each day and listen to his still small voice!
Godspeed!
What happened next though I did not expect or plan. Once I had determined to give, I asked my husband to pick up a ham when he went to the store. He agreed and was going to get it the next day when they went on sale. All that was good except later that day I had an urging that said I needed to go now. So I stopped what I was doing and put on my shoes and said, "Okay Lord, you are gonna have to help me here, because I do not know what to say".
So down the street I go and I notice a truck parked outside the small home with another lady sitting on the porch with the mom I had decided to help. Upon walking up I said hi and realized something was terribly wrong! The mom was desperate and hurt, having recently been run over by a truck and was scrapped and bruised all over! She was lucky to be alive, but was hit with unexpected bills from the injury that took all of the wind out of her sail! She was desperate for any kind of help, mainly food and water to help feed her son.
When I offered my assistance to get her some food and water from our house, and go to the store and pick up some basic needs she said, "Please save the receipts and I will pay you back". I assured her it was fine and the lady next to her said, "Just thank the Lord, because he is the one that sent her"!
Now I had said nothing to this lady and had never seen her before, but she was prophesying for me! You want to talk about a God moment! What I learned is that when God gives us a prompting, no matter how small, we are to move! He needs you and me on the scene to be his hands and feet now! Not tomorrow when the sale is on, or when our schedule allows, but now! If we wait we can miss the opportunity to help, and be encouraged ourselves while growing in our faith, as we continue our walk and become all he has called us to be!
I pray you are encouraged to continue your walk of faith and obedience, seeking God's face each day and listen to his still small voice!
Godspeed!
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