Philippians 2:3-4 (CEB) Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but
with humility think of others as better than yourselves. Instead of each person
watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others.
Yesterday I related the incident of noticing a neighbor
during my Monday morning walk crying as they put another neighbor into an
ambulance. I shared how we held hands
and prayed. This was the first time I
had met Blanca but we immediately connected in prayer. What I didn’t share was that yesterday
morning during my walk I found a nice hardcover devotional book in the
road. There were several black bags near
it on the curb. When I checked they were filled with sodden books including The
Baptist Hymnal and other faith-centered books.
I bet that homeowner’s basement had flooded in these terrible
rains. This book however must have
escaped the bag and although obviously not brand new was unharmed. I was familiar with the book and liked it
very much. I carried it with me and left
it on Blanca’s doorstep. Today as I
walked past her house I noticed the book was gone. She came running out of the house and asked
if I had left the book. I said that I had and she said, “I knew it was
you. Thank you so much! I had to go to a meeting and I was
anxious. I didn’t bring my Bible with me
when I moved and wanted it. I asked God
for direction and He seemed to lead me to read the devotion for February 28th
instead of August 19th. It
was perfect for my day.”
She told me that Trish was home from the hospital and would
be having hip surgery soon and I told her my concern had been positively
resolved. God is good; especially when
we take time to notice others.
Thank you, God for all your love and care. Help us to share that in word and deed with
others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Have a great day,
Paige
Paige
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