Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Make the Call

Sick in body, frustrated in spirit, the tears spilled over. Was she doing any good here on this earth? Discouragement was coming in waves, and she was struggling to fight it. Her weakened physical condition only served to drag her spirits lower. Where was the ray of sunshine for this day? Did she even have the strength to grab it if it showed up?


Those closest to her prayed. The One who never leaves us or forsakes us heard. Sometime in the dreary afternoon He prompted a friend to “take a little time” and make a phone call. She didn’t even get to talk to her personally – but she left a message. Then, He prompted another friend to do the same. The messages were simple and kind. Only a reminder that she was prayed for and loved. Her saggy spirits lifted – she cried again – but this time tears of joy. Their “little bit of time” did a “whole lot of good.”

Another lady, overwhelmed by her role as a care giver received a card sent by a friend. Her smile as she said “thank you” shone all over her face. It only took a “little bit of time” to send it . . . and it did a “whole lot of good!”

The cell phone beeped – the text read, “praying for you and your family today.” A smile crossed the face of the one who read it. It was exactly what she needed to know! She was prayed for – today.

The teen stood at a crossroads. Who would he become? A hand upon his shoulder, a smile, a prayer – he felt the love of God – it helped him make his choice. Just “a little bit of time” did “eternal good.”

He was just a little child in the hallway. A happy smile, a kind word – his face brightened and his day was made better. Didn’t cost a cent – yet it was priceless.

Each life-time is a compilation of a whole lot of little moments. It only takes a “little bit of time” in the whole scheme of things, yet, all those “little bits” put together are the makings of the impact of a life.

Who can we impact today?

By: Janene A. Dubbeld/FGG

Take it with You

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing”
 (I Thessalonians 5:11).

1 comment:

Marie said...

Well-said!! Thank you!!!