Loving this BluefishTV.com video.
Just this week I encountered this in my own-little-world-kind-of-way.
Quick summary: One lonely kid + one single parent + one annoyed me = Can anyone take the time and invest in this child? Isn't there anyone? I know! He needs a mentor, maybe a Big Brothers/Big Sisters kind of thing. No, I've got it! We can increase the time he works with that agency. Wait, wait, this is good. A peer buddy.
Hmmm or maybe me.
Have you ever hunted for an answer only to realize you were part of the solution?
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And why does it take us so long to figure it out? Sometimes when I look back the answer is so easy. I'm thankful God doesn't get tired of my mindlessness. He's always patient for me to work through and "get it." God's patience is going on my thankful list today.
Um, yes. And just the other day I was totally convicted about my annoyance with another kid who really could use my love and understanding right now.
I love what Pamala said...God is so patient and faithful...way more than I deserve!
I'm offically following you! Always thought I was:)
JIll
oh...it is hard--and even when it's your 'full-time' job and you think you're really seeing, well, you have so much more you can see--so many more to minister to.
does that sound discouraging? i hope not, just humble and the glorious reminders that He's so much bigger than us and always pray before, during, while...if the opportunity passses--I HATE THAT--but instead of beating myself up, I can pray for them and their situation...what i know. and yes, i am always invited to respond.
love ya girl!
Ok, I'm kind of laughing...and humbled...because it took me a long time to figure out what the heck was happening in that video -- till the third segment, I swear! Hmmmmm...who is wrapped up in her own little world?! But I did finally get it, especially after reading your post (twice), and it totally rocks! Yes! I felt exactly that way after I read the book "The Hole in Our Gospel." I was like, "Ok, who is going to do something about this, people, because we've got a problem here." Then I finally realized that even though I'm only one little person, and I can't hop on a plane and serve in Africa right now, I can still do SOMETHING.
Great post, Amy -- and thanks for linking. Late to the party -- no problem!!
I agree, there are definitely times. I wish I was a little better at seeing them sooner. Still working on that part.
I so "get" that. Yes, Amy, I have discovered the same thing. In our house, we call it "being the answer to our own prayers." :-)
Oh my goodness gracious yes. We're praying about a girl we know..possibly taking her in, if that is needed. Not a good situation for her, but if God can use us to help her, so be it.
Funny video. When it's your job to care, it's second nature. What about when it's not? Thanks for posting this!
i love this!
Oh, ouchie. Love that video. So easy to think of what the other guy ought to be doing...
What a great video! I love how distracted and disinterested those people seem while they're pushing that button. Sometimes all it takes is being present in the moment with someone.
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