This Simple Act Had A Much Bigger Impact Than I Expected
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God often speaks to us in a “still, small voice” (1 Kings 19:12 NKJV), and His small voice sometimes asks us to do small things—things that are so small, we’re tempted to disregard them.
I recently wrote a devotional article for my friend Rachael Adams's Love Offering blog series, and in it, I share about a time I almost didn't do something small God was prompting me to do—and what happened when I eventually did follow through on that prompting.
You can read the first bit of the devotion below, then follow the link below to read the rest at the Love Offering. While you're over there, take a look around and maybe even sign up for Rachael's email list. She has tons of encouraging, Christ-centered content that I think you will love!
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In purpose and faith,
Surprised by the Impact of a Simple Song
As I listened to a message from a friend, my heart grew heavy. I could feel the sadness in her words as she talked about a difficult situation she was walking through, and though I knew I couldn’t make her pain go away, I longed to offer comfort. So, doing the best I could, I replied and let her know I was thinking of her and praying for her.
After leaving my message, I shut down my computer and got up from my couch, where I had been working. A long, busy day was coming to a close, and I wanted nothing more than to stretch my body and get some fresh air before diving into the rest of the evening. A quick ski on the cross-country trails near my home was just what I needed.
I was about to start gathering my gear when a song started running through my head. Maybe this song would encourage my friend, I thought. Maybe I should send it to her…
I stood in my living room, deciding what to do. I had already started mentally and physically moving on to the next thing—skiing. I didn’t feel like taking the time to find the link to the song and send another message. Besides, did it really matter if I sent it? Would it actually make a difference?... You can read the rest here!
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