Ever have a million things you're thinking about? That's me the last couple of days. I keep wanting to post it all, then I forget, then I remember but am nowhere near something to post from, then I forget again, then I wonder if I can/should post them all -- all my jumbled, rambling, running-on thoughts...
This week has really been a blessing to me. On two separate days, I was apparently a blessing to several people. I just spent some time with them and talked with them. We really connected over our mutual faith and deep convictions. It really is neat to see God pour out His blessings and encouragement to others through me, and I didn't really even realise it until much later! And I was blessed through it!
As a result of our time together, one elderly couple insisted on giving me a grocery bag full of frozen produce from their garden, a bag of chestnuts from their trees, and a cheque for my time! They would not take "no" for an answer so I went home with extra food and the cheque. Of course I convinced them to make it out to my church instead of me. (D-uh! Is it even a question of the right thing to do?)
Whether you and I have the same beliefs, I think we can agree that everyone can make this world a better place, one person at a time. It may be as simple as a smile or holding the door open for the next person. Let's not forget the power of hugs -- I believe that everyone should get at least 7 hugs a day! For brothers and sisters in Christ, we are indeed called to lift up each other, to encourage each other, to "spur one another on towards love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24) What can you do today? What are you willing to do?
For all the bad stuff going on, one can still see the blessings of God if he/she so chooses. In spite of us and the bad choices we make, God wants to pour out His blessings on us if we would only accept the key to unlocking them. There is a God in this world, and He is good. The results of Man's choices do not negate the character of this holy, perfect God, and He is the God I serve. Who are you serving?
This week has really been a blessing to me. On two separate days, I was apparently a blessing to several people. I just spent some time with them and talked with them. We really connected over our mutual faith and deep convictions. It really is neat to see God pour out His blessings and encouragement to others through me, and I didn't really even realise it until much later! And I was blessed through it!
As a result of our time together, one elderly couple insisted on giving me a grocery bag full of frozen produce from their garden, a bag of chestnuts from their trees, and a cheque for my time! They would not take "no" for an answer so I went home with extra food and the cheque. Of course I convinced them to make it out to my church instead of me. (D-uh! Is it even a question of the right thing to do?)
Whether you and I have the same beliefs, I think we can agree that everyone can make this world a better place, one person at a time. It may be as simple as a smile or holding the door open for the next person. Let's not forget the power of hugs -- I believe that everyone should get at least 7 hugs a day! For brothers and sisters in Christ, we are indeed called to lift up each other, to encourage each other, to "spur one another on towards love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24) What can you do today? What are you willing to do?
For all the bad stuff going on, one can still see the blessings of God if he/she so chooses. In spite of us and the bad choices we make, God wants to pour out His blessings on us if we would only accept the key to unlocking them. There is a God in this world, and He is good. The results of Man's choices do not negate the character of this holy, perfect God, and He is the God I serve. Who are you serving?
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