I wept for months in grief & confusion. Jesus & His Word were my refuge. I prayed, "Lord, You promised Your Word would not return void & I need healing."
Healing came, and as I healed, I noticed how many other folks at church
were lonely. Each week I printed a new card with scripture and
inspiration. Some weeks I would have a few left & hand them to people I'd meet in brief encounters around town. "Here is an Encouraging Word for you today!", I'd say.
The response was AMAZING! People want words of hope, healing, and salvation!
One morning at the Revenue Commissioners Office, I gave the lady who
helped me a card. Later that day, I had to return & she said, "You had no way of knowing how much I needed that. My best friend's son committed suicide this week."
On another occasion I gave a cashier a card. Tears filled her eyes as she told me how her son had just come home safely from the war only to fall at a Rehab Center and die.
I couldn't believe she was at work, it had been so recent. I went home
and got her a Bible, a journal, and a card with my testimony of healing through the Word of God.
A wonderful lady named Esther insisted on writing my name on the card, so that she could pray for me!
Another lady said, "I'll never forget the first time you came in.
You had such sweet words. I read the card over and over on my breaks."
I gave her a new card for that week!
Can you see why it's addicting to leave the Word of God wherever you go?! Paul mentioned the house of Stephanas, who had "...addicted themselves to the ministry..."! I Corinthians 16:15
Obedience to the Lord's Word always brings joy!
It is fun to see others smile & feel blessed & cared about!
Don't miss another opportunity to always SHINE for JESUS in a dark world!!
Kathy
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