We have probably all done it. We have listened to someone else reveal their struggles, their hurts, their hardships. We listened intently. Took it all in. Then offered our most sincere reply. " I will be praying for you."
There is absolutely nothing wrong with offering our prayers on their behalf.......but what if we took the next step? Offered a meal? Offered to babysit? Offered a ride? Cleaned their house? Filled up their gas tank? Connected them to a resource? Sent out a gift card? A Hallmark card? A text message? Anything that might become a bright spot in their day?
My family has been going through a whole lot of life in a short amount of time. Things that have been way beyond my control. It is frustrating, heartbreaking, and at times it can be extremely overwhelming. The impact has been great.....as in massive, not wonderful....
However, in the midst of the wreckage, we have experienced moments of rescue brought about by human hands. Not all of the rescuers have been fellow believers, but I believe that they still have been strategically placed around us by God.
Then there are our friends......
When we have been too stunned to reach out for help...... They have called. They have emailed. They have shown up uninvited. They have not only offered to pray for us...they have prayed with us. They have shared their own experiences. They have shared their possessions. They have given up their personal time. They have not divulged information about us under the pretense of "sharing a prayer request". They have not pretended to be better than us. They have not pointed out our faults. Instead they have shed tears with us as we have admitted our shortcomings. They have met our crisis with mercy instead of blame. They have been the very heartbeat of God toward us. The impact has been great....as in massive and wonderful.
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