how comforting to have a friend reach out in love and meet with me and talk. this past saturday, august 20,2011 a friend came along side of me and brought such comfort to my spirit and to my soul. i cannot begin to express how much this meant to me. how beautiful it is when a friend lends a helping hand, gives words that are uplifting and led by the Spirit of God. this particular friend expressed that they did not have any real words of wisdom, but they do not realize how much God used them to help. i left our time with such peace and deep appreciation for what this precious person did for me, for this i express thankfulness.
we never know what a kind word, a friendly smile, and thoughtfulness can do for another person. when we feel as though these actions may not mean so much, we may not be aware of the impact that they are making to another human being that quite possibly are going through a time of hardship, or even possibly sadness. positive actions and reaching out even to strangers is a way of looking beyond ourselves, our problems and touching the lives of others. i have often thought that even when we give something as simple as a thoughtful word or a smile it may be the only smile or kind and thoughtful word that someone has received during that day or even for quite a while. we just never know the story that lies beyond the set of eyes of each person we come in contact with. each person has a story. and the majority of the time we are unaware of what that story may be. i pray that i will be sensitive and caring enough to look beyond myself and reach out in Godly love. one never knows the impact of hope that they may bring to another person. Lord, i pray that i may look beyond me. beyond what may be going on in my life and offer myself to you. Lord, help me to be an instrument of hope and healing to others. now, back to the friend that took the time to meet with me. i once again thank you. you were used of God in a way that you may of been unaware of at the time. i wish to express to you a heart of gratitude. i know you will be blessed for listening and giving me words of comfort and healing. you reminded me once again that God promises that we will make it through and with God all things are possible.
Here is a song that blessed me this morning:
Pull Me Out/Bebo Norman
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