Be Someone's Light Today

 Happy Friday my friends💗

This past week has been full of blessings and I'm so thankful for each one of them. I started my job, David sold his restoration project (a jeep), which has put more money in our bank, and we got to see our kids for a few minutes yesterday. We had a sweet gesture from an old friend that went above and beyond friendship and we had lunch with some old friends last Saturday. And all of those things have added up to us feeling loved and cared for, which has been nice.

Sometimes, when you're going through a tough season, you can start to feel a little isolated and wondering if anyone else is suffering the way you are. But over the years, I've come to realize that the enemy (Satan) wants us to feel isolated. It's part of his scheme.

If he can keep us focused on self and our own trouble, then he can keep our eyes off of Jesus (his enemy) and the victory that is available to us, through Christ. 

But, when we can gather with friends, family and even others who are going through hard times, we can feel like we're part of the bigger picture and not so alone. 

The past few months my eyes have been opened and I've noticed that just about everyone you meet is going through something. It might be small or it might be life changing, but to each person, it's enough. And if we can share our struggles with one another, we can minister to each other, just as the Bible says.

I believe this is what the verse means, that says:

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,

but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see

the day approaching."

(Hebrews 10:24-25)

I know some apply this verse to not missing church, but I don't believe that's what it's about. I believe it's about Believers gathering together, to love one another, carry one another's burdens, fellowship and spur one another on, so that we can all make it through this life with people by our side. 

I believe it's meeting over lunch, coffee, taking someone a meal, calling someone on the phone, and any other way you can meet up with someone and let them know they're not alone. Talk about trials and how God is working. Share fears and concerns and listen to one another, encourage one another and pray together. We are people who were meant for fellowship - with God and with one another.

So many people feel alone and that's heartbreaking. Even a 30 minute visit can boost someone's outlook on life. We just have to open our eyes to those around us and be willing to gather.

Life is so much about perspective. When we can see that others are going through trials too, we can see that we're not alone and though the world would classify that as "misery loves company," we can say, instead, that we can carry one another's burdens. 

Anyway, I hope these random thoughts speak to you on some level. 😊

Pray for God to open your eyes to someone who is feeling isolated. Go sit with them or call them on the phone. Let them know they are in your prayers and that they are not alone in their struggles. This small gesture goes a long way and it crushes the enemy's scheme to keep that person isolated. 

When we spread God's light, the darkness must flee. 

Be someone's light today. 🕯

Until Next Time...

Blessings!