One little text...

Today the boys and I were out for a walk and I just randomly text one of my friends to see how their day was going. Well when he replied he informed me things were not real great. Alot of things in his life were just not going the way he really planned for them to go. Complications with his roommate, financial difficulties, girl problems, ect. He said he had worked himself up so much last night he had had a panic attack. I was really amazed at how open and honest he was about his situation at hand. But oh am I ever so thankful, it was a great open door. I explained to him that times such as these are such great times to remember that nothing in life is consistent, that the Lord and His word are the other constant things in life. I said in these tough times if we cling to the Lord and His promises in the word, even the toughest times can be looked back on as good, because our faith was strengthened so much. I got to ask my friend if he had a Bible (he wasn't sure where it was, I encouraged him to find it and to dig it. I offered to buy him one if his could not be located. He said he would get one, but it would be helpful if I could give him a list of verses to look up. I was SO excited, I had never gotten a chance to talk to my friend about his relationship with the Lord, and the Lord completely opened the door. I am sorry he is hurting but I know someone who can calm all fears, and pain and that is who I am going to point him to. And I got this opportunity all because I sent one little text...

My little sister and I had conversation this week about an area of live we were going to begin keeping each other accountable in. And that area was speaking the truth into peoples lives even when we were afraid of the outcome. I have had one to many friends go through tough times and turn away from the Lord. I cannot control my friends decisions but I can speak the truth into their life and try to help remind them on the foundation that they used to stand on...

Let my eyes, ears, mind, and heart be ever mindful of the people around me. We don't know what is going on in peoples lives until we meet them where they are and simply ask...will you make time to meet someone today?