Monday, July 2, 2012

BLESSINGS, THE FRUIT OF SUFFERINGS

Way back in 2007, I wrote in my journal about Psalm 116, verses 7 and 8. I'm still impressed by what the psalm says, "Relax and rest, God has showered you with blessings. Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; and you, Foot, were kept from stumbling." Nice, huh?

I'm amazed by how it touches me, and agree with it all the way. However, rest may not yet come to all of us. God keeps showing us where He is at work and invites us to work along side of Him.

Every other week on a specific day at 6:15 in the evening, a group of women meet at their church to welcome a bus filled with single homeless women. They come to have a safe place to sleep for the night and get a shower and clean sheets, and possibly a treat of some kind. Their hearts are so thankful, their spirits so open to the grace and kindness offered them. They are known to one another and like sisters each wants the best for the others.

I am honored to be part of the welcoming group. And I pray that God will bless these women who have not seen much welcome by anyone in a long time. But God will always open His arms in welcome and the women seem to understand that. They seem to welcome Him right back by their appreciation and thankfulness. They have found the blessing in their suffering.

Lord, I just pray that these women whose names I as yet don't know will continue to see your blessings, and to know how much you long to continue blessing them. Help us all to understand how even harsh situations can become the greatest blessing to those who love and trust You. Though we are slow learners in learning to trust, grant that your love and patience will find the way to our inner souls.

God, I offer you my praise and thanks for the opportunity of working by your side. AMEN

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