That son of encouragement.
(Acts 4:36)
But first I have to change my own name.
And listen when I hear those whispers--
Call her.
Invite them.
Go to that check-out line.
Pray for their family.
Ask him how he is doing.
Write her a note.
Give that kid a hug.
Make them some cookies.
Stand by her; she needs a friend.
Being a Barnabas (an encourager)--
That is the kind of kid I want.
But first I have to live my own Barnabas legacy.
To help them see, that we can ask together--
Is there someone who:
--Needs to know how much they are appreciated?
--Is hurting or sad or discouraged right now?
--Has asked for prayer?
--Is lonely and would like to be included?
--Could use a meal?
--God brought to mind through a verse in the Bible?
--Feels left-out and could use a friend?
Listen for His whisper.
That's what I want to pass along...
Be a Barnabas.
*Happily sharing with Far Above Rubies, Women Living Well, Raising Homemakers, and Our Simple Country Life.
