A few years back I attended a wonderfully, community involved church. The pastor was a retired motorcycle rider (he still had his Harley and leathers). His wife was supportive of all his efforts and support of the attempts of each department of the church (bells, music, liturgical dance, community outreach kids programs, bible study circles, and discipleship program.) I grew a lot with this particular church family. I grew to know that giving my time and me just being there was very helpful. Yes, the monetary donations helped but the personal touch and love given within all the participants really is what touched the community. The pastor just one day decided to dress in dirty, holey jeans, mangled shirt, and a big sun hat. He sat on the front step of the church while the members and guests entered the church. They had to pass him in some form. Some people stopped and asked if he needed help or if he would like to join them and more passed him by. When time started for the church service; he rose slowly and meandered through the crowd up to the pulpit. Still at this point no one had a clue who was in these tethered clothes. When he raised his face up to see everyone and for everyone to see him there was a sound of awe then a quick silence and an unexplained interest in the air of the congregants. Now, the moral of this story is you never know who you meet and where you may meet them .. . just something to think about!
Tonight I go to a training party a city over. I recognize a lady. I not only recognize her I never met her before. It was her mother I grew up with. After all the introductions and encouragement to enjoy the teaching for the night, I gave her my contact information and reminded her of how I know her. She passed as a her mother's twin. They know the ex-wife of my new husband; but there were no animosities. We were all there to learn how to be better people and mainly ourselves. It was wonderful to meet this young lady and I pray for her growth in personal, spiritual, and financial life. If you ever read this, I want you to know you are a beautiful soul and expression of God - just as you are. I will be honored to take Nerium sharecations with you and your friends.
I'm excited about all of us prospering together. God bless.
