Good morning to all, I pray your wake us was a good one and that you make this the best of the best of Monday's. Why Not?? What have you got to lose? It is not quiet as hot here as yesterday morning but the forecast is for 96 degrees today. We had a wonderful weekend, spent yesterday at a bbq at a friends and met a wonderful young man! I love little get togethers and meeting new people who are filled with the true spirit of our Lord!
In prayer this morning I had many requests for peace and comfort, this being said I prayed fervently for all who came to share their stories of discomfort and woe, I asked God to bless them with their needs and to touch them a little stronger today so that they feel his abundant love and can conquer the bad that is going on in their lives. I lifted each of you in prayer asking God to hear your prayers, to move you forward in his plan and to hold you close when you are scared to take the next step. Father God please continue to love us as only you can do and to provide for us peace, calm and comfort and to help us make choices that are pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ I lift these prayers. Amen.
A Choice
It was a beautiful, sunny, Spring day. I had just finished driving my daughter to the airport to catch an early morning flight. My sons and I then went to a fast food place for breakfast before heading back home. After eating we all got into the car and pulled out of the parking lot. The restaurant was at the very top of a hill. At the bottom of the hill was a stop sign so we found ourselves at the end of a long line of traffic waiting while the cars at the bottom turned onto the main road one at a time.
As I looked down to the bottom of the hill my eyes saw an elderly man standing by the stop sign. His clothes were old and worn. He held a cardboard sign with the words: "Need Help Please!" written on it. My heart went out to him and I imagined myself in his situation. As car after car turned onto the road without stopping for him, I reached for my wallet to look for whatever cash was left in it. As I was pulling it out of my pocket, though, I saw a young woman walk up to him along the side of the road. She was carrying a bag full of take out food from the restaurant I was just at. I watched as the old man thanked the young girl and smiled as she reached in to give him a hug.
Suddenly a loud "HONK" from the car behind me made me realize that I hadn’t been moving forward, because this simple choice for kindness had so captured my attention and my heart. By the time I reached the bottom of the hill both the man and lady who had helped him were gone. Yet, as I drove home the sun seemed to shine even brighter and Heaven felt a bit closer to Earth.
A choice is such a powerful thing. It can touch a heart and change a life. It can bring us closer to God and make Heaven smile. Each day we are given a thousand choices. May you make all of yours for kindness. May you make your whole life a choice for love, joy, and God.
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