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.
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"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him...." -Psa. 37:7
Waiting for the Lord is easy... Waiting patiently? Not so much.
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!
__________________ "Many people view their relationship with God like a "color by number" picture. It's easier to let someone else define the boundaries, tell them which blanks to fill in, and what color to use than it is for them to take a blank canvas and seek inspiration from the Source in order to paint their own masterpiece"
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.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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!
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
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