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OneAccord 11-16-2008 09:09 AM
Strange thing...
 
Yesterday afternoon, I was in Ft. Payne, Al. I had to stop by a well known department store for some things I needed. As I walked through the store, I "felt led" to walk thru the ladies department. Strange, I have absolutely no reason to be in the ladies department. I noticed a women looking at winter coats. An older women, a small woman, probably in her 60's. Nothing about the woman indicated a need, but, I felt I should speak to her. So... I did. I went up to her and said, "Huh, excuse me, but, I just wanted you to know that the Lord has heard your prayers and knows your need." She looked at me with surprize then started crying. She told me her husband was in bad health and they were having financial problems. Since she was looking at winter coats, I assumed she needed one (and didn't buy one). So... I got their address, and today, I'm taking my wifes winter coats to her, (which I have held on to all this time for some strange reason) along with some canned food items I have no need for. I pray it is a blessing to them.

rgcraig 11-16-2008 09:19 AM
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One Accord - that is beautiful!

Michael Phelps 11-16-2008 09:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632240)
Yesterday afternoon, I was in Ft. Payne, Al. I had to stop by a well known department store for some things I needed. As I walked through the store, I "felt led" to walk thru the ladies department. Strange, I have absolutely no reason to be in the ladies department. I noticed a women looking at winter coats. An older women, a small woman, probably in her 60's. Nothing about the woman indicated a need, but, I felt I should speak to her. So... I did. I went up to her and said, "Huh, excuse me, but, I just wanted you to know that the Lord has heard your prayers and knows your need." She looked at me with surprize then started crying. She told me her husband was in bad health and they were having financial problems. Since she was looking at winter coats, I assumed she needed one (and didn't buy one). So... I got their address, and today, I'm taking my wifes winter coats to her, (which I have held on to all this time for some strange reason) along with some canned food items I have no need for. I pray it is a blessing to them.
Awesome! This is your calling, my brother - revel in it!

Cindy 11-16-2008 10:03 AM
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I don't find this strange at all brother, I find it just like God, to use you this way. Isn't He amazing? I agree with Brother Phelps also. I believe you will be blessed as you bless others, with His love.

OneAccord 11-16-2008 10:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 632247)
Awesome! This is your calling, my brother - revel in it!
Walking up to strange women in the ladies department store at Walmart and offering them a coat is a calling? Gee, glad it wasn't a new car dealership!

Cindy 11-16-2008 10:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632254)
Walking up to strange women in the ladies department store at Walmart and offering them a coat is a calling? Gee, glad it wasn't a new car dealership!
God works in mysterious ways.:)

Sherri 11-16-2008 10:44 AM
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What a great story, and just in time for the holidays! God bless you.

HeavenlyOne 11-16-2008 11:28 AM
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OA, that is very special.

ILG 11-16-2008 11:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632240)
Yesterday afternoon, I was in Ft. Payne, Al. I had to stop by a well known department store for some things I needed. As I walked through the store, I "felt led" to walk thru the ladies department. Strange, I have absolutely no reason to be in the ladies department. I noticed a women looking at winter coats. An older women, a small woman, probably in her 60's. Nothing about the woman indicated a need, but, I felt I should speak to her. So... I did. I went up to her and said, "Huh, excuse me, but, I just wanted you to know that the Lord has heard your prayers and knows your need." She looked at me with surprize then started crying. She told me her husband was in bad health and they were having financial problems. Since she was looking at winter coats, I assumed she needed one (and didn't buy one). So... I got their address, and today, I'm taking my wifes winter coats to her, (which I have held on to all this time for some strange reason) along with some canned food items I have no need for. I pray it is a blessing to them.
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. Awesome story!

ILG 11-16-2008 11:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632254)
Walking up to strange women in the ladies department store at Walmart and offering them a coat is a calling? Gee, glad it wasn't a new car dealership!
LOL!:ursofunny

Michael Phelps 11-16-2008 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632254)
Walking up to strange women in the ladies department store at Walmart and offering them a coat is a calling? Gee, glad it wasn't a new car dealership!
I think you know what I'm talking about!:ursofunny

Your calling is being extremely sensitive to the spirit and obeying. You have a kindness and gentleness that God has given to you to open doors.....this is necessary, because when you operate in the Spirit like you did in this situation, and approach total strangers - many of them would be leery or would not respond, UNLESS the anointing that God has placed on your life opens the door first.

I think many on this forum will agree with me that there is something special about you, OA - you are a peace maker and a bridge builder.

God has given you the anointing to build the bridges, minister to the hurting, and much much more - Revel in it!

ILG 11-16-2008 12:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 632304)
I think you know what I'm talking about!:ursofunny

Your calling is being extremely sensitive to the spirit and obeying. You have a kindness and gentleness that God has given to you to open doors.....this is necessary, because when you operate in the Spirit like you did in this situation, and approach total strangers - many of them would be leery or would not respond, UNLESS the anointing that God has placed on your life opens the door first.

I think many on this forum will agree with me that there is something special about you, OA - you are a peace maker and a bridge builder.

God has given you the anointing to build the bridges, minister to the hurting, and much much more - Revel in it!

Yes, I agree with this!

HeavenlyOne 11-16-2008 12:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ILG (Post 632310)
Yes, I agree with this!
As do I.

Blubayou 11-16-2008 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 632304)
I think you know what I'm talking about!:ursofunny

Your calling is being extremely sensitive to the spirit and obeying. You have a kindness and gentleness that God has given to you to open doors.....this is necessary, because when you operate in the Spirit like you did in this situation, and approach total strangers - many of them would be leery or would not respond, UNLESS the anointing that God has placed on your life opens the door first.

I think many on this forum will agree with me that there is something special about you, OA - you are a peace maker and a bridge builder.

God has given you the anointing to build the bridges, minister to the hurting, and much much more - Revel in it!
Amen! OA- you are very special and have minstered to me many times via the forum. Thank you for moving in the spirit and having a willing heart.

Cindy 11-16-2008 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blubayou (Post 632318)
Amen! OA- you are very special and have minstered to me many times via the forum. Thank you for moving in the spirit and having a willing heart.
Amen!

freeatlast 11-16-2008 04:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 632296)
OA, that is very special.
O man...ya put tears n my eyes. Thank you for being sensitive. :friend

OneAccord 11-16-2008 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 632304)
I think you know what I'm talking about!:ursofunny

Your calling is being extremely sensitive to the spirit and obeying. You have a kindness and gentleness that God has given to you to open doors.....this is necessary, because when you operate in the Spirit like you did in this situation, and approach total strangers - many of them would be leery or would not respond, UNLESS the anointing that God has placed on your life opens the door first.

I think many on this forum will agree with me that there is something special about you, OA - you are a peace maker and a bridge builder.

God has given you the anointing to build the bridges, minister to the hurting, and much much more - Revel in it!
Well, I don't know nuthin'; 'bout buldin' no bridges and don't know what the big deal is. I just felt to do what I did, and did it and thats it.


So, now...heres the rest of the story. Took my 6 month old granddaughter to Chattanooga for our first outting together. This is Kinzi Faye, the namesake of my Lola, the grand daughter Lola never got to see. Had a great day, had photos made and made her a teddy bear at Build a Bear. We put a little heart inside the bear, then put another heart in... that was Lolas heart. Ate and just had a grand old time! Also took Kinzie to meet her great grandfather for the first time.

Oh... I got ahead of myself- took the coats by and gave them to the woman. They asked me to stay and talk with them. They are Baptist but don't go to church. They asked me to tell them what Ibelieve and I told them a little. (Didn't have a lot of time).

Then... the bombshell that has me scared witless. They asked me to start coming to their home once a week to have a Bible Study. They want me to lead it. What am I gonna do? What have I gotten myself into? I told them I would think about it and would let them know. I wish I had a church here to send them to, cause...I ain't no teacher. And sho ain't no preacher. I just gather sycamore fruit. So... if anyone can advise me as to how to go about this, I'd apprecaite it. Better yet, anyone feel the call to start a church on Sand Mountain in Alabama?

NOTE to self: Stay out of the Walmart Ladies Department and mind your own business!

And BTW, the only thing special about me is the friends I have here at AFF!

Michael Phelps 11-16-2008 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632414)
Well, I don't know nuthin'; 'bout buldin' no bridges and don't know what the big deal is. I just felt to do what I did, and did it and thats it.


So, now...heres the rest of the story. Took my 6 month old granddaughter to Chattanooga for our first outting together. This is Kinzi Faye, the namesake of my Lola, the grand daughter Lola never got to see. Had a great day, had photos made and made her a teddy bear at Build a Bear. We put a little heart inside the bear, then put another heart in... that was Lolas heart. Ate and just had a grand old time!

Oh... I got ahead of myself- took the coats by and gave them to the woman. They asked me to stay and talk with them. They are Baptist but don't go to church. They asked me to tell them waht i believe and I told them a little. Then... the bombshell that has me scared witless. They asked me to start coming to their home once a week to have a Bible Study. They want me to lead it. What am I gonna do? What have I gotten myself into? I told them I would think about it and would let them know. I wish I had a church here to send them to, cause...I ain't no teacher. And sho ain't no preacher. I just gather sycamore fruit. So... if anyone can advise me as to how to go about this, I'd apprecaite it. Better yet, anyone feel the call to start a church on Sand Mountain in Alabama?

NOTE to self: Stay out of the Walmart Ladies Department and mind your own business!
Go to their house and do what God wants you to do!

Gideon wasn't a teacher/preacher either.

This is a God thing, my brother, and you don't need to try to figure it out. He started it, let Him finish it, he's just going to use you as His vessel.

Get off the bench, and get into the game, my friend!

Blubayou 11-16-2008 05:43 PM
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Br. OA you can teach a Bible Study- There are several good ones- the one I am most familiar with is Search for Truth, but I am sure some of the other forum members can advise you. This may have been where God was heading when He sent you to Walmart. Step through the door that has been opened.

ILG 11-16-2008 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632414)
Well, I don't know nuthin'; 'bout buldin' no bridges and don't know what the big deal is. I just felt to do what I did, and did it and thats it.


So, now...heres the rest of the story. Took my 6 month old granddaughter to Chattanooga for our first outting together. This is Kinzi Faye, the namesake of my Lola, the grand daughter Lola never got to see. Had a great day, had photos made and made her a teddy bear at Build a Bear. We put a little heart inside the bear, then put another heart in... that was Lolas heart. Ate and just had a grand old time! Also took Kinzie to meet her great grandfather for the first time.

Oh... I got ahead of myself- took the coats by and gave them to the woman. They asked me to stay and talk with them. They are Baptist but don't go to church. They asked me to tell them what Ibelieve and I told them a little. (Didn't have a lot of time).

Then... the bombshell that has me scared witless. They asked me to start coming to their home once a week to have a Bible Study. They want me to lead it. What am I gonna do? What have I gotten myself into? I told them I would think about it and would let them know. I wish I had a church here to send them to, cause...I ain't no teacher. And sho ain't no preacher. I just gather sycamore fruit. So... if anyone can advise me as to how to go about this, I'd apprecaite it. Better yet, anyone feel the call to start a church on Sand Mountain in Alabama?

NOTE to self: Stay out of the Walmart Ladies Department and mind your own business!
I suggest you go and visit and just chew the fat. Don't make it formal. What you think and what they think will come out.

ManOfWord 11-16-2008 05:44 PM
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Awesome, OA! Gonna make my eyes leak. :D

Hoovie 11-16-2008 05:45 PM
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Great story. OA, you are sensitive to the Spirit!

Me? I have been roaming through ladies department stores for years and never had a thought about ministry... :)

j/k

steve p 11-16-2008 09:17 PM
Re: Strange thing...
 
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

Margies3 11-16-2008 09:27 PM
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OA, just put one foot in front of the other. One step. Then wait. When God says take the next step, that's the time to take the next step. Let God move you forward in HIS time. He's done a pretty good job so far, doncha think?

Good for you for being so sensitive to His leading and obedient to His call.

I'm excited to see where God is going to go with this. He doesn't start things that He doesn't plan to finish, you know :) Keep us posted!

And by the way, the reason you have all these special friends on AFF? It's because YOU are such a special guy! :friend

Sherri 11-16-2008 09:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 632420)
Great story. OA, you are sensitive to the Spirit!

Me? I have been roaming through ladies department stores for years and never had a thought about ministry... :)

j/k
Well, according to the other thread, you were probably searching for bargains on pantyhose for those "special occasions".:tease

Neck 11-16-2008 09:49 PM
Re: Strange thing...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OneAccord (Post 632240)
Yesterday afternoon, I was in Ft. Payne, Al. I had to stop by a well known department store for some things I needed. As I walked through the store, I "felt led" to walk thru the ladies department. Strange, I have absolutely no reason to be in the ladies department. I noticed a women looking at winter coats. An older women, a small woman, probably in her 60's. Nothing about the woman indicated a need, but, I felt I should speak to her. So... I did. I went up to her and said, "Huh, excuse me, but, I just wanted you to know that the Lord has heard your prayers and knows your need." She looked at me with surprize then started crying. She told me her husband was in bad health and they were having financial problems. Since she was looking at winter coats, I assumed she needed one (and didn't buy one). So... I got their address, and today, I'm taking my wifes winter coats to her, (which I have held on to all this time for some strange reason) along with some canned food items I have no need for. I pray it is a blessing to them.
That is awesome.

It is one great thing to see you hear the voice of the Lord.....

Again that is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!


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