August 28, 2012
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Encouraging Comments Made a Difference
When I go to church I usually sit in the back at a table so I can doodle,
I do listen better with my hands occupied (ADD).
My mind wanders if I am not focused on something,
and doodling does not take effort.
When they sing I usually go closer to join in,
yesterday I looked around the congregation as we were singing
and felt a nudge to go stand by a young woman in our church from Chile,
who moved here to get married to a young man from our congregation,
they are the sweetest couple and recently had their first baby.
I walked over and stood with her and touched her hand,
she looked at my face and immediately hugged me and started sobbing,
she held on so tight and sobbed.
In between gulps and hiccups she said “I miss my family so much.”
I just rubbed her back and let her snot up my dress.
We went out so she could catch her breath
and calm down and I prayed with her.
She later told that she needed someone she was close with
to let all that out and she believes God had me go to her at the right moment.After I posted about not going to church ,
I received some very encouraging comments
and that helped me to go to church on Sunday,
and that in turn, blessed someone in a special way.
Now that is amazing.
Comments (58)
Too bad people would only comment on my blogs if I post something different from the general opinion.
Wow!
Amazing, indeed!
there is a saying I think works here. BUT GOD.
Very nice to hear.
This is exquisite, and I am glad to have encouraged you, however obliquely.
Now I feel bad for having missed your previous blog. But still, thank you for your willingness to be lead and encouraging my sister (whom I’ve never met, but a sister nonetheless) like that.
@RighteousBruin - You are always encouraging Gary!
Great testimony.
These are the things I like about spirituality.
yes, that is wonderful. : )
That is the best feeling in the world
The Spirit moves in mysterious ways. Glad you were open to that small still voice. *smiling*
I agree with everyday yogi. I like stories like this about spirituality.
That’s great to hear.
God does amazing things and uses us in amazing ways, some we don’t even know about. I’m glad you were there to be a blessing to this young lady. She must be very homesick. Several of the gals in our Sunday school class crochet or knit during the Bible study. It’s a small informal discussion-type class.
This is a beaautiful story, Beth — and so typical of people’s reaction to your encouragement in whatever direction it flows
! Thanks for sharing your experience.
You can’t do a thing without the love getting out of you!
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@Kris0logy - But God….being rich in mercy!
This post was so touching.
Doesn’t it make you wonder the things you miss out on when you don’t go?When you bless others it seems YOU always end up being the one blessed the most.I think thats God’s way of letting us know He is always there and cares.
I love how things like that work out. These seemingly small effects make a big impact.
That is amazing!! Awww I hope she isn’t home sick for too long. I know that feeling isn’t too fun.
God perfect timing. Many times we don’t know exactly who we touch, but then there are times when it is so clear. So glad you went!
She must be very homesick. Several of the gals in our Sunday school class crochet or knit during the Bible study.
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Following your gut instincts is a blessing in itself. You will always be guided to do things, and I don’t just mean listening to speech. It is in inner speech that is such a treasure, and is usually backed up by comments from others. HUGS!
I love love these moments :)
That was a tear-jerker! Where is my tissue.
You are WONDERFUL!!!
so cool. it’s all connected. we’re all connected.
school starts today (in 26 minutes). i’m ready to get blessed. (well, not actually “ready” but ready)
blathering too.
have a wonderful day.
Ain’t God Awesome!!! My heart aches for those who believe all this is just coincidence.
Snot up my dress…
Still need to work on that dilevery my Darling!
Sail on… sail on!!!
Thanks for sharing
It’s such an amazing feeling to know God used you to touch someone’s life. Good job listening to his call.
You are Amazing Mornin Glorie
I’m glad you could be there for that lady. It’s very hard for Latin American women who have lived their whole lives with a tight family network and then they go overseas and are isolated. That’s why I’m moving to Tampa when I get married, so Alicia can be near her sister.
And yay for going back to church! Blessings to you, Beth.
God always has a reason for putting us in a place even if we don’t like it. He has perfect timing. I hope you will be able to stay in touch with this family, Maybe have her into your home. What a great blessing you were and it was well worth the snotted up dress.
That’s awesome.
It’s always a good feeling when God can use you to help someone in need. Wonderful post.
Hi! I am elizabeth, many call me Liz. I read your story and I do believe God had you there for a reason. He works in mysterious ways. I also know ADD, my oldest son has it. I would like to be your friend.
Love, love, love this post!!
precious. I love when God does this!
Amazing! Sometimes, the smallest things can mean so much
Absolutely amazing! God is good! That was wonderful. Some people ignore the pull on their heart; I am so glad you didn’t.
HUGS!!
That is so wonderful, Beth! I am glad you decided to go and, as a result, God got to use you to comfort that girl. Homesickness is hard to deal with and her family is so far away. God bless you for being obedient to the nudge of the Holy Spirit. You are building up treasures in Heaven, lady and being a very practical Christian to give her support like that.
Thank you for posting this about not wanting to do something and how you were blessed because of it.
They will know we are Christians by our snotty dresses.
yeah I have to doodle in church as well.. Nothing as against the message..
that was so sweet that you went to her..
I like this story
I doddle too when I listen in church.
That’s beautiful
This was a very touching blog, I’m so glad I came back to Xanga
Beautiful. Now, if only I could go back to church. I am still so angry at the Lord for taking my dad away . . .
That’s a very special story. You were encouraged to encourage!
BTW, I also doodle in church! And I don’t have ADD, just 8D!
You are closer to God than even you know.
You were right where you were supposed to be:) Love your doodles.
Situations like that one can wash away a lot of hurtful memories. You are such a blessing!! Don’t let yourself be pushed away from places where you are so needed. I’m glad you were there, for both of you.
very cool.
i am in the middle of having to decide what to do with my own attendance… j has started teaching in a small church in our area. the thought of getting involved still gives me the heebie jeebies.