From Shelley:
This Sunday, Bruce will be focusing on the story of Esther, and how she
allowed God to use her and her unique situation to augment his work and
plan. Don't you love it when God lets us see how he placed us in just the
right time and place to do something good -- to make a difference? Those
in the world may call it a coincidence. I call it God!
I'm just now reminded of a time in my life a few years ago. One evening,
I stopped for gas on my way home and saw a woman re-fueling next to me.
She looked very familiar and we struck up a conversation. I don't
remember her exact story now, but her loneliness and sadness were quite
evident. Somehow, I just felt moved to invite her home to dinner (we were
having leftovers, no less!) She accepted, followed me home, and we had a
lovely time of sharing and fellowship. I praised God later for prodding
me to talk to this stranger and share what I had with her (not waiting for
the "right" time or a special dinner, as is my usual mode of operation).
What a life lesson!
Well, I've shared my story; I would love to hear yours. I'll bet you can
remember an incident where God used a "chance" encounter or circumstance
in your life to bless others. Won't you share?
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For many years now, I have assumed that each student of mine was PLACED in my classroom by the Lord and that I should LOOK for opportunities to encourage, offer HOPE, show that I care, pray for them by name, and bless each one at each encounter! There have been thousands of "moments" over the years where God was right there with me... giving me just the right words to speak with just the right tone of voice (BUT IT ONLY HAPPENS when I am "on the look out" and have prepared myself ahead of time to let God use me!) When I get TOO BUSY ... thinking about my self, my work, my schedule, my _______, I then become a useless tool in God's hands.
I appreciate the fact that Esther had to be told by Mordecai that this was her chance.
She had a plan of action (and I have lots of those, too; enough so I've asked God to remove my ability to have ideas...).
If I implement any of them, would I be busying myself or doing God's work?
Pam
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