This week's verse is Psalm 79:9--
"Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake."
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There are so many hurting people around us. Take note of those around you this week who may be hurting and may be just needing someone to reach out with a simple act of care to show them they matter. Here are some people to think about that may need you to be Jesus to them this week....
~ a lonely elderly person. Go for a visit "just because" and let them know they matter.
~ a widow. Send a card just to say "I'm thinking of you."
~ a family with a loved one battling cancer. Come beside them and give them an encouraging word or prayer.
~ the clerk at the grocery store. Be appreciative of the job they do for you.
~ your coworker. Notice when they do a good job on a task this week.
~ your preacher. Give him a simple thank you for what he does each week.
~ a new Mom. Take her a meal or offer to run some errands for her.
~ your child's teacher. You don't have to wait until Christmas or the end of the year to tell him/her you appreciate what he/she does daily for your child.
~ a teenager. Let one in your life know you are proud of them and the stand they take for Christ. Let them know you notice them. There are too many sad, depressed teens today who are taking their own lives. I encourage you to do something this week to make a difference in the life of someone you encounter on a regular basis.
Do you have any prayer requests on your heart this week?
Also, I'd like to ask that you please pray for us. We were supposed to close on our new house on Monday; however, the Texas Attorney General has put a freeze on the sale of all foreclosures, which includes the house we are buying. We don't know how long this will delay us. We trust God has a plan as He continues to teach us to just trust Him. We know He's faithful.
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Have a day of blessings!
10 comments:
Hi Bethany, These are wonderful suggestions. Thanks for posting!
I especially endorse visiting the elderly. They are so lonely. Many folks in the faciity I work in never get visitors. Some have family that live just around the block! Feel free to bring your kids, too. They love them. Especially babies. Oh, such joy!
What great suggestions for ways to show someone they matter. Older people and widows are often neglected in our society. And yet everyone needs to feel loved. Why am I not surprised you think like this? :)
I am praying about your house Bethany.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
how kind is this post!!!! Reaching out to others. And Bethany...I'm praying for you guys...about the house....He's in charge...it will work out.
I'm so sorry about your closing. I hadn't really thought about what was happening on the other of this Foreclosure debacle. You will be in my prayers. I'm glad you have your faith to help you during all this.
Hi Bethany, wonderful words to live by, tfs, Nan
These are such great suggestions and things all of us can do. I'm praying for your house situation. I know things like this can be very frustrating but you're right. God is faithful.
Blessings,
Charlotte
I love your sweet caring heart for others, Bethany. I'll definitely keep your family in my prayers. Please keep me posted.
I do have a prayer request. Please pray for "S". God knows her battle.
Thank you sweet sister! Love ya!
This is a great idea even if it's just one that we can do. I will pray for your family.
God Bless,
Ginger
Praying for you, and loving you.
You listed some great ways to make a difference in someones life. Wonderful word Bethany!
Blessings,
Krista
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