I John 2:17 NIV
This past week was one of those weeks that cause your mind to re-focus and ponder on the things in life that truly matter. Let me explain:
On Monday morning when I got in the office I found out that one of my co-worker's mother had passed away over the weekend. So that day was spent in prayer for the family, arranging to send flowers and going to the funeral home for visitation.
Tuesday morning brought more sad news. After only being in the office a couple of hours I received word that another co-worker's father in law had passed away early that morning. Since this funeral was out of town I would be unable to attend but all the same sadness and sentiment that I had felt on Monday came over me again.
The wild mixture of emotion continued on Wednesday, Veteran's Day, as I stood on the sidewalk watch the tribute that was being paid to the men and women that had served our country. How do you say thank you to those people? How do we even begin to repay them? How do we allow our children to forget?
Praise God the Thursday brought no additional news.
I arrived at to my office Friday morning and was there alone. I really was just unmotivated to work and I caught myself staring out the widow. From my perch on the 21st floor of the building this is what I saw…..
I sat there for several minutes watching these cars coming and going, to and from whatever their day holds. I begin to think that in each one of those cars is at least one soul and my concern grew. Tears flowed down my face as the questions started rolling through my head. Where is that soul? Does he/she know Christ? Are they just wondering through their daily routine with no thought of eternity? Are they seeking and searching, lost in their in need for God? Do I really care? Do I hurt and weep over those individual souls as Jesus does? Why do I and so many others sit still in our salvation while others are unaware of the peace and joy God has to offer them?
There are lost souls around us each day and in all situations. What are we going to do to reach them?
This is beautiful, Amy. It's a reflection of your passionate heart for that which concerns the very heart of God.
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Hi Amy! Thank you for your comment on my blog. You will do great at hosting Thanksgiving. A few years ago was the first time that I did all the cooking for the Thanksgiving meal and I remember being apprehensive too. It went fine and I had way to much food made! So go easy on yourself. Now I use mostly the same menu every Thanksgiving and have those recipes in my Thanksgiving recipe file.
ReplyDeleteYour post shows what a loving and caring heart you have for others. I'm glad to get to know you.
Blessings to you,
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