My mind was fixed on my own scheduled events.
I found myself going along full-speed ahead.
But in the midst of everything.
I felt You tugging me to call or write to a particular person.
I stopped and prayed for that one.
Then I had the good sense to write their name in bold letters at the top of all other plans.
I'm not always in tune enough to recognize the needs of those around me.
This is why I am thankful for Your nudges, Lord.
I stole away from responsibilities for a lunch break, ate a few bites, and headed for a nearby phone.
I tapped in the number. It rang.
A familiar voice answered.
I knew in a moment why You hold me to call.
I wonder how many people feel like Job, Lord?
ALONE. REJECTED. MISUNDERSTOOD.
I want to encourage them as You show me the way.
Do I notice the lonely, the discouragement?
How about those I know in prisons, hospitals, nursing homes?
I don't always recognize the signs of their needs.
Thank You for helping me see and for showing me how to encourage.
You have blessed me, Lord.
You have sent people to me when I desperately needed friends.
I want to encourage them as You show me the way.
I want to show my praise and thanks by passing on some of those blessings to others.
Thank You for helping me to do so!
I found myself going along full-speed ahead.
But in the midst of everything.
I felt You tugging me to call or write to a particular person.
I stopped and prayed for that one.
Then I had the good sense to write their name in bold letters at the top of all other plans.
I'm not always in tune enough to recognize the needs of those around me.
This is why I am thankful for Your nudges, Lord.
I stole away from responsibilities for a lunch break, ate a few bites, and headed for a nearby phone.
I tapped in the number. It rang.
A familiar voice answered.
I knew in a moment why You hold me to call.
I wonder how many people feel like Job, Lord?
ALONE. REJECTED. MISUNDERSTOOD.
I want to encourage them as You show me the way.
Do I notice the lonely, the discouragement?
How about those I know in prisons, hospitals, nursing homes?
I don't always recognize the signs of their needs.
Thank You for helping me see and for showing me how to encourage.
You have blessed me, Lord.
You have sent people to me when I desperately needed friends.
I want to encourage them as You show me the way.
I want to show my praise and thanks by passing on some of those blessings to others.
Thank You for helping me to do so!
You are an encourager!
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ReplyDeleteThis poem is so my weekend with my new found loved one. In the amidst of it she found herself searching for answers about what she wants in life. Like does she want me (someone that knows her every desire even she does not express to me what she wants), does she want to follow some other belief, though by God sanction I was able to steer her righteously which calmed her down. I mostly felt like Jesus when he took on all of our burdens, though it was far greater then what I had to endure.
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