Yesterday (Thursday)
Yes, Thursday......such a crummy day weather wise. Thunderstorm, ice, snow...bad weather to be driving. I was worried at first as I left work, I spent ten minutes trying to pry my car from a centimeter of ice. Now onto the good part.
That evening, a few of us had the opportunity to serve at Open Doors in Mississauga. It's a social program that helps the community for those less fortunate. It was a joint venture w/ the Chinese Baptist Church. We were able to serve over 40 men, women and children all who had come into eat a warm meal that they may not have had. Thank you to all those that helped prepare the food, serve the food and the music. We all work as a team to Glorify God.
After the meal, I had a chance to speak to a man who was down on his luck. I was able to share w/ him how I went through a down time as well a couple weeks ago and how God had helped me. Although, we all have different types of down time, depression or just sadness, know that God will always be there helps. For me, He used His servants, my brothers in Christ, to help me, telling me everything will be okay. Having them pray for me and with me was great also. Getting to the point, after sharing this w/ him, he shared a bit about himself...his problems and how people view him. After that, I prayed w/ him and just gave him some encouragement. Often times, they just need someone to talk to and listen to them...just showing that you care and how God works in our lives...is what they need.
God does work in mysterious ways...always teaching me more about myself and how others want to know him, all they needed was the opportunity. I praise God for giving me the opportunity to share my faith.
That evening, a few of us had the opportunity to serve at Open Doors in Mississauga. It's a social program that helps the community for those less fortunate. It was a joint venture w/ the Chinese Baptist Church. We were able to serve over 40 men, women and children all who had come into eat a warm meal that they may not have had. Thank you to all those that helped prepare the food, serve the food and the music. We all work as a team to Glorify God.
After the meal, I had a chance to speak to a man who was down on his luck. I was able to share w/ him how I went through a down time as well a couple weeks ago and how God had helped me. Although, we all have different types of down time, depression or just sadness, know that God will always be there helps. For me, He used His servants, my brothers in Christ, to help me, telling me everything will be okay. Having them pray for me and with me was great also. Getting to the point, after sharing this w/ him, he shared a bit about himself...his problems and how people view him. After that, I prayed w/ him and just gave him some encouragement. Often times, they just need someone to talk to and listen to them...just showing that you care and how God works in our lives...is what they need.
God does work in mysterious ways...always teaching me more about myself and how others want to know him, all they needed was the opportunity. I praise God for giving me the opportunity to share my faith.
posted by Bonbon at 8:40 PM
1 Comments:
Grettings! It was a blessing that you were able to meet that man and after listening to him you share your experiences with him and then the Lord led you to pray.
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