As some of you know, I recently went on a mission trip to the Gulf Cost to help with the hurricane relief. While on this trip, I feel that God showed me that there is still a great need for revival in the churches.
As I went through the small communities and saw the massive destruction, I was surprised to see the only people that were there were a couple of men from the organization Thirst no more.
It seemed to me that there was not much 5 guys could do to help this church. The task seemed to be big.
While working on the church I became good friends with a man I was working with. I found out the second day that one of the guys I new from First Baptist Church in Springdale, some 13 or 14 years ago, now lives in Dallas.
I have learned in life that people will come in to your life for a season not knowing at that time that God may have put this person in my life for a reason. I do not think that it was just a coincidence two guys that have not seen each other in years were put together.
The hard part was trying to figure out if I was there for him or if he was there for me. Maybe neither, I do not know. Maybe if I would not look into things and try to figure out things and seek God for what he wants then he might make it more clear.
I know that when I fell to Satan's evil attack last year, Kim had so many people that was there for her. The way I see it God put someone spacial in her life for a season that would help her pray for me and help her turn to God for strength.
I look back over my life and there as been so many people that came and went through my life. I can only hope that If I was placed in their life for a season, I pray I was able to be there for what God put us together for.
Are you in a season with someone? Be sensitive to what their need is and take a good look at yourself to see that they might be there for you. Ask God to use the relationship.
This blog is to ask the question are you real? There are people especialy men who put on a front. whether they are in a room full of strangers or in a room full of family. I do not understand the concept of asking someone how they are doing and hoping that they do not tell you the truth. If you are REAL you should truly hope that they share how they are truly doing. I hope that you will take the time to ask yourself if you REAL.
Rick's Playlist
2 comments:
Well my friend, I can tell you that God definately put you there for me! I hope that our new friendship will be mutually beneficial and that I will some day be a source of comfort and strength for you.
Your brother and friend,
Jeff
Oh, by the way, my wife's name is Susan, not mine. If you want to know more about how Rick helped me you can read a post that I wrote on her blog.
I've not really paid attention, but I think that I, too, have been placed in someone's life for a season. I hope it's longer than that, but at least now I'm more cognizant of it. Thanks Rick.
Post a Comment