tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post8614445805906241353..comments2023-10-30T03:55:28.906-07:00Comments on Life Is Good: So ThankfulChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12490614693086912164noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-40641258292968560932008-07-16T08:51:00.000-07:002008-07-16T08:51:00.000-07:00I'm tearing up over this! On so many levels....I'v...I'm tearing up over this! On so many levels....<BR/><BR/>I've been the "invisible" one, so I can feel that. And I've experienced where God has laid on my heart to give to someone. <BR/><BR/>The one that comes to mind right now is a young woman. I was grocery shopping, and I saw her around every corner. She was pregnant and being very careful about each item she placed in her cart as I'm over there with a mountain of whatever I feel like grabbing without looking at the price of a single thing. I felt it in my heart, as plain as though I had heard His voice speak....I was to buy this woman's groceries.<BR/>I wasn't sure how I could do that in a discreet and gentle way, so I decided to buy her a gift card at the checkout. <BR/><BR/>So there I am, pushing a cart full of bagged groceries back through the store to find this sweet pregnant lady that I've never met before....<BR/>I found her, and I was so nervous, you'd have thought I was asking her to marry me! I said, "Hi. You don't know me, but I just felt like I should buy your groceries today. Jesus loves you!" She grinned from ear to ear, hugged me, and thanked me....and I went on my way. :)<BR/><BR/>That is a treasure in my heart to this day, and I'll never regret it for a moment! <BR/><BR/>God blesses us so that we can bless others....never so that we can hold on to what He's given. :)<BR/><BR/>It's so sweet to hear that you were sensitive enough to hear Him in the moment...Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249591021805642446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-47960132962857059562008-07-12T23:13:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:13:00.000-07:00Awhile back, God helped me see that He will deal w...Awhile back, God helped me see that He will deal with those who are not on the up and up asking for help. What I have to be concerned with is MY attitude and MY compassion. When I get too busy to stop and help someone in need, my kids are always on me about it. I have gotten in the habit of trying to remember to buy an extra pack of hot dogs or apples or bag of baby carrots to give to the homeless people asking for help as we drive out of the WalMart parking lot. They are always incredibly grateful.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02782053826301207826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-72169198009609016472008-07-10T18:16:00.000-07:002008-07-10T18:16:00.000-07:00I think that is awesome that you listened to the H...I think that is awesome that you listened to the HS like that! A lot of times, it is really easy to just ignore it and pretend it does not matter, but it does!Jo Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695876354484360639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-4953069187548007192008-07-10T09:52:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:52:00.000-07:00I need these reminders too. Our hearts callous so...I need these reminders too. Our hearts callous so easily. Love you friend.Crystal Keilers, that's me.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11259348270961318431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-10324982447338540212008-07-09T13:48:00.000-07:002008-07-09T13:48:00.000-07:00oh I love that Eileen and I dont think you were br...oh I love that Eileen and I dont think you were bragging on yourself but rather what God is truly capable as far as blessing us and showing us his power. Thank you for that.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490614693086912164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-39739235084403057032008-07-09T11:51:00.000-07:002008-07-09T11:51:00.000-07:00Great story, awesome witness. This reminds me of ...Great story, awesome witness. This reminds me of a story of my own from a few years back, at a time when I didn't think I had any spare change. I was on my way to a Wednesday evening church service, and made a quick stop for a drink. A woman was crying, standing next to her broken down car. She appeared to be "hard" if you know what I mean, someone who probably had drug or alcohol issues. I felt the Lord tugging on my heart, and asked if I could help. (In the meantime, a security guard came to "protect" me, literally, making sure this woman wasn't bothering me.) She asked me to drive her home; she had no money for any transportation. I ended up driving back and forth with her and her significant other from the trailer park they lived in, and went to an auto parts store to buy them what they needed for their car. I truly was shocked that I was doing all this, but again, felt empowered and protected by the Holy Spirit. And I missed my evening church service. Three days later I was taking pictures of a church friend's family reunion (gratis), and the gathering of people took a collection to give me something for my time. It equaled, to the penny, the amount I had spent buying auto parts for strangers. I'm not telling this story to brag, I don't think I had any part in it, except to be obedient to the Holy Spirit's tugging on my heart. For once I listened.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857308998200434970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-56101521425557959772008-07-09T08:25:00.000-07:002008-07-09T08:25:00.000-07:00I'm always torn with those types of people too. O...I'm always torn with those types of people too. One part of me wants to help and the other part asks those same questions. Unfortunately sometimes I am one of those people that ignore others when they are asking for money. I think I just get so tire of being approached by people asking me to sign something, or donate, or whatever.... but I guess it's better to kindly decline rather than ignore them and pretend they don't exist.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775799695976189347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5326105294354327473.post-36005775976624750052008-07-09T07:08:00.000-07:002008-07-09T07:08:00.000-07:00That is so sad that if she "really" does need the ...That is so sad that if she "really" does need the money that she has to sell candy for her family. Your heart is in the right place!<BR/><BR/>By the way it looked like you had a great 4th of July!Erica Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740903280205735527noreply@blogger.com