We truly need to pray for one another and not always think of just our own needs. The Lord commands that we live for others and bless others and praying is a big factor. Selfish mind sets do not bear fruit yet when we give of ourselves in all ways whether it is with our time, finances, service, prayers and physical support for another, then we will sow hearty seeds for the kingdom. So many have been effected with what is happening in the world today and the economy and job situations that we cannot ignore them. I know a person that readily admits she chooses "to keep her head in the sand so what she doesn't know won't hurt her" and others say, "I have to take of myself..that is what they get for picking a hopeless line of work"...my ears! How dare any of us judge another let alone ignore another. That mind set boggles me. The Lord is very displeased for we are all His children. When you give of yourself to lend a hand to another, you will feel rewarded. When we take the focus off of ourselves, there is truly a peace that comes over you. I remember a Sunday morning I was serving in the children's ministry signing in kids and my life was crashing down around me. I was crying on the inside yet smiling on the outside. I felt like I was out of my own body and in a coma and I wanted to scream out, "don't you know what I am going through right now? Don't you care?!" and yet life continued on so I chose to serve and give of myself. I have to tell you it helped me and no one ever knew how I was hurting inside and that I could have used a prayer or hug. My point in sharing this is we are surrounded by people who are silently hurting whether it be emotionally, financially, physically or most of all spiritually. It is time we get our heads out of the sand and take action. They are not going to tell you out of pride, fear or even shame. But the bible tells me that "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame" and it is up to us to take control. So today I challenge you to pray for another, then stop and look around you for there is someone near you that is experiencing what I was experiencing that day in church and they are quietly suffering on the inside and the Lord is calling you to help. Be a lamp for their feet and be a vessel for God to bless another. And it is my prayer that you honor Him and give Him glory and do this in His name today.
Romans 10:11
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