from a granddaughter yesterday that touched my heart. I can't really explain what I felt, but it was like I had a 'breakthrough' of the heaviness that has been upon me for various reasons. She touched my heart right where it was needed. And God knew that. He orchestrated it by putting the thought in her mind to write, by having it arrive just when it did. In this letter she mentioned how she was asked to lead a group at church.... and she remembered my teaching at our church when she was growing up. She shared that I helped her build strong faith; and she thanks God for the little things, like a break in traffic. I nearly cried as I read the note, for it touched me deeply.
I wanted to share the note with others, but it was personal. I didn't want anyone to think I was bragging, for my bragging isn't about me, but about the beautiful woman this granddaughter has become. Her words touched my heart in ways I can't explain. I did share with my boss, for I knew she would understand I wasn't putting myself in the picture, but sharing my granddaughter's walk with God. My boss and I frequently talk about God and how we both depend heavily upon Him to get us through things. I knew she would understand... and she did. LOL And she has known this granddaughter through me because I worked with her when this one was born! There are some of my grandchildren she has heard their name frequently over the years. She was happy with me.
This is a letter that will eventually go in my 'Treasure box'. Why eventually, because I am so taken by her words, I want to read it again a few times before putting in there. Her parents are so proud of her, I'm sure, as I am.
Today is our team event of axe throwing. Sarcastically, I say, "I can hardly wait!" I don't want to drive nearly an hour to get there. Perhaps that is the main reason. I don't know all these people that well in the 'team'... I don't even report to this boss!! But, I will go; there will be three other women of which I know two fairly well; one I support. It's almost a 'play day' from work from about 11AM on. I'll have to leave by then to get there in time. It's to start at noon. And I have to remember to 'bring my own drink' and my boss said he'd buy a pizza. Guess he is really cutting corners to save money. I'll find a big jug to put water in. No biggie. I don't expect to be back home until about 2:30-3PM. And I may glance at messages on the computer, but I don't plan to work! I can wear jeans and t-shirt, but I will have to put on makeup and fix my hair.
I see my boss and a few others sent emails after I clocked out at 4PM - I have meetings to schedule first thing this morning. I thought about jumping on the computer and doing them last night as they said 'as soon as possible' or 'critical'..... but... it wouldn't happen last night so didn't. I'll take care of them this morning - and they won't be scheduled for today for these people will be at the axe throwing with me! Unless I can find time first things this morning. Starting at 7AM, I can sometimes get people at 8AM.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, we can't help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing."
That verse actually reminds me of my granddaughter. I do thank God for her and her faith in Him, for it is growing within her and she is using that faith, and her mother and grandmothers' teachings, to share with others the good news about Jesus. The picture of she and I praying for her daddy many years ago just came to mind. God will answer that prayer; and has answered in many ways.
Who is there in your life that you may need to sit down and send a note to, to thank them for influencing you? It may - or may not - be your walk with God that they influenced, but how else did they influence you? Perhaps they encouraged you in ways that you needed it at that time. Maybe it is in your job that you felt encouraged. Or could it be that they have just always been a friend to you and you treasure that friendship, knowing that at any time you could call them to talk through things. Each one of us needs to have someone that knows us well, and perhaps we need to just write it down - or call them - and let them know they are valued.
Perhaps there is someone, a child perhaps, that you want to let them know how proud you are of them. Don't let them think they are taken for granted. You have an opportunity to build them up and show them what a treasure they are. Send that text and just tell them that you love them. You never know where their heart is, and they just may need to hear someone say I love you. I care. I'm proud of you.
Stop reading now, and send that text. Let them know you are here for them. Encourage them. Walk the journey of life with them.
Maybe it's a friend that needs to hear they aren't alone. And if you feel alone, unloved, discouraged... reach out to someone and build them up; you will find that you too will feel refreshed and renewed. God works in mysterious ways.
I Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT): "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing."
And with that, my friend, I encourage you, to be all that God has called you to be. I often wonder if any of this rambling that I write makes a difference in some one's life - and once in a great while, I feel it does. And for that, I give God all the glory and praise, for only He is worthy of all praise and all glory. God works in mysterious ways, for sure, and if He can take my ramblings each morning and encourage someone, I am a blessed woman.
Blessings!
