Today I was able to help a good friend pack up her house as she is moving to a different house in a week. I helped her last weekend as well. It is a blessing to be able to help those in need. She told me today that the last time she moved, which was before I even met her, she asked some of her ‘so called friends’ to see if they could help her move, and they responded to her like she was a bother to them and they couldn’t take anytime out of their busy schedules to lend a hand. Only one person showed up to help, and she thought, 'wow, I didn’t know what I asked was such a big deal, but I guess it’s more than what they can handle'. At that point they stopped talking to her. I was saddened by this story but it made me even more blessed to help her and be there for her when she really doesn’t have anyone else! We got a lot accomplished, but still have to actually ‘move’ stuff to her new place. It will be fun. I was able to use my wonderful 4Runner to help, and it fills my heart with great pleasure to lend a hand. She thanked me by buying me a cup of coffee, (double tall Cappucino) YUMMMMM and some beautiful flowers! I came home overjoyed, not just by these wonderful joys she gave me, but by being able to be there when she really needs someone!
Thank you Father for this opprotunity to
give in the only way that I can right now!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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It seems when we genuinely focus on others and their needs (not a forced, gritting out teeth, "I'm doing this because God says I should" sorta thing) and we offer ourselves to help or give in some way, it often serves to get our minds and our focus off ourselves and our own problems.
Glad you had a good day. Dad and I are praying for you guys.
sorry about the deleted comments Nic -- both of them were mine -- I kept posting a comment with a mistake and couldn't seem to get it fixed.
Sounds like Jesus living His Life in and through you as You. Encouraging.
I find for most people. . . time is a precious commodity, but sometimes I find it and excuse for being selfish. Your friend indeed has a great friend in Christ. They will know us by our love...sounds almost scriptural eh?
Yes, like your folks - you are surrounded with prayer.
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