The other night during worship I went to the back of the room with my communion and just set myself to be alone with God. This person who has been pretty distant from me lately sat down pretty close to me and I was struggling with the decision to pray with her or not. I felt like I should be there to encourage even though I have felt put down by her so much. I didn't know what to do because she never reaches out to me.
I decided not to do anything about it. If she wanted to pray she would come to me. That was my mentality. I thought about it and looking back, I should have prayed with her. Obviously God was calling me to pray with her. No matter what someone does to me, I should be there for them.
That's happened to me too. Opportunity comes when it seems like we're not ready! Almost in the most inopportune time. Yet, we are always ready for such moments! They come to us because the Lord has allowed such a moment to appear... but what we are to do is allow the Lord to lead us through that moment, through that opportunity... no matter how awkward it might seem. That's what the Lord's been teaching me still :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful friend Kels
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This has happened to me too! I want to encourage you to not look back with regret but rather look forward with the determination to be obedient NEXT TIME. God is smiling in that you came to this humble realization and will use it to strengthen your "listening ear". :D
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