Thursday, June 4
fruitful labour.
last month.during bible study on philippians with ailing.
the idea of - f r u i t f u l l a b o u r meant alot to me.
today, i heard of an example of one who has lived for Christ.
and who has indeed made her life on earth a time of fruitful labour.
someone whom God would receive with open arms and say,
well done my child.
she finished well.
a woman of God.
she has a heart for others.
she cries for others, not herself.
she ministers to those who are hurting.
her tender gentle spirit of understanding others.
when things get tough
she doesn't give up.
perseverence.
she has a yes heart for God.
when she is asked to take up a role
she doesn't ask questions like
what will i have to do?
what are the commitments like?
but for her
the question was
would taking up this role draw me away from touching lives?
if it was a role where she could touch more lives
the answer would definitely be
yes God, i will take it up.
a yes heart.
she wasn't afraid of her inability.
but she looked to God's ability.
even when she had cancer
when her condition was bad
she asked to visit another friend who had cancer.
this is a lady who loved
because God first loved her.
she gave of her life to Jesus.
to live is Christ.
to die is gain.
she lived like Jesus.
it's possible.
to live like Jesus.
i heard of an example today.
stephanie.
her strength.
her ability to see things from God's perspective.
it touched my heart.
it's painful.
yet she can lead songs.
she can speak with hope.
there'll be nights of tears for her.
but the inner strength she has in her heart.
i can see God standing behind her.
giving her courage to be strong in the Lord.
thank you stephanie.
just hearing your prayers
and hearing you speak
and hearing you sing
with such hope
with an inner joy
with a peace from above
it touched my heart alot alot.
so many thoughts
so much emotions
ran through my mind as i sat there.
they were such heavy thoughts
but important thoughts.
it made me think.
it made me reflect on my life.
she's an example of a woman who loved God.
who loved others.
when i get to heaven
i hope i can get to talk to her.
what will be said at my funeral....?
did i do my best to live for truth?
did i live my life for You...?
help me to trust.