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DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HAND?

Posted on April 13, 2015May 8, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

Out of the woodwork, people appeared to offer us hope & encouragement. Friends who I had long forgotten appeared at our estranged hotel room with a hot meal. Moms swung by and offered to take our kids out to play. Dads went out of their way to drive our carpool. Friends and family opened up their homes in order to get our laundry done. Something so ordinary, and in the midst of tragedy, overwhelmingly powerful. I don’t know if I could ever say I felt a time where this verse resonated so loud & clear.

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:35 NLT

Simple. Yet Profound.

You have the ability to change one’s life by showing God’s love. Don’t be a busy bee…wrapped up in your lil’ world. Be obedient to do the will of God our Heavenly Father. His design is to use you to impact those around you. In your circle of influence. In your carpool line. In your everyday…

You are never too young. Look at these kids cutting out shoes from an old pair of jeans. My friend Jamie Ivey hosted a shoe-making party for SoleHope, an organization providing shoes for children in Uganda.

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@jamieivey.com shoe-cutting party

You are never too old. Psalm 92:14 says, “They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.” 

You are never too far away. Look at how these children from my son’s orphanage in Haiti, Three Angels Children’s Relief, offer a note of encouragement to Dr. Monfil‘s family, whose home was destroyed by the recent tornadoes in Illinois.

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Three Angel’s Children’s Relief in Petionville, Haiti

Look around…how can you share God’s love today? Maybe a neighbor. Maybe a friend. Maybe a complete stranger standing in line behind you at the grocery store. I don’t know. But let’s open our eyes to be used by God in our simple, day-to-day lives. You may not be able to alleviate the problem, but let me tell you something–you can certainly stand by someone’s side.

How have you been impacted by the love of others? Would you encourage us with your story?

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6 thoughts on “DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HAND?”

  1. jamieivey says:
    April 13, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    love this!

  2. Gina fields says:
    June 7, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    That did not come out right how can you understand that the love of my life has past away I have to create him and I can’t I want a necklace for his ashes I can’t get that! I am disabled my husband was disabled so I won’t get his social security for 12 YEARS! How will I live without him!

    1. sue a allen says:
      June 7, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Although we may not always understand God’s timing, we must trust and believe that He is working all things together for our good. It once was said, “God is never early, nor is He late. He is always right on time. It takes a little patience and a lot of faith…but it is worth the wait.” Gina, I will pray that God will meet your needs right where you. Right here. Right now. Praying for you!

      1. Gina fields says:
        June 8, 2015 at 12:46 PM

        Thank you so much! I am absolutely lost without my love my everything! I been with him 15 years together24/7the last 8 we went everywhere together all I did was take care of the bestest friend I ever had my soul mate! I desperately hurt for him” I have no way to create him I don’t know what to do? I had people tell me about help they got recently I can’t get anything! I’m desperate! I take comfort my love is with God and in no more pain!

  3. Gina fields says:
    June 10, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    I’m so surprised I have begged and needed help to create my husband my bank account has been hacked so now can’t pay my bills or live this month now what am I going to do?

    1. sue a allen says:
      June 10, 2015 at 12:22 PM

      Hi Gina…you may want to check out this website: https://www.caring.com/questions/help-with-cremation-costs. Hope this is helpful to you.

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