Encouraging Words

[The Story Teller]

Encouraging Words

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13
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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.

-Colossians 4:6 (NRSV)
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IT had been a rough Sunday morning, the kids protesting and running late and my husband grumbling. As soon as we were in the church building, one child needed to be escorted to the bathroom. Great, I thought, now I'm late for class as well! As I was impatiently tapping my foot, waiting for my young daughter, an elderly acquaintance commented, "It's so wonderful to see you young mothers making the effort to bring your children to church! I remember just how hard that can be. And now, when I'm feeling achy and tired and just not in the mood to go out, I think of you and how hard you work to get here each week. You help me see that I should come, too, even if it's not my best day."

Isn't it amazing how God intertwines our lives with others' lives? In those few words, this woman erased an entire morning of harried rushing and replaced it with thankful worship. Her comments have stayed with me for years, and they surface each time I'm tempted to stay home from church "just this once." I had never thought that my presence in the congregation was noticed beyond my little circle of friends, and yet here was a woman that I hardly knew thanking me for my witness!

Sandy Fleming (Michigan, U.S.A.)

Submitted by Richard

 

[shaaz_99]

boy do i know how that feels.I have 4 children, and sometimes it can be tough at church.The other week i was out with all of my guys and a lady came up to me and said "i think you are wonderful" or words too that effect........it reallt lifted my day and i thanked God for it.!!!!

 

[Serenity Now!]

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.

Thank you for that. A nice reminder!

 

[The Story Teller]

boy do i know how that feels.I have 4 children, and sometimes it can be tough at church.The other week i was out with all of my guys and a lady came up to me and said "i think you are wonderful" or words too that effect........it reallt lifted my day and i thanked God for it.!!!!

I use to look at things I didn't understand and ask why. Now I look at the same things and say why not..

 

[The Story Teller]

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.

Thank you for that. A nice reminder!

A wise man once told me that once the words come out of your mouth, you can't take them back. I try to live by those words today. Think before speaking...

 

[hat lady]

So true, some people would love to be able to get to church but for some real can't. No car, too sick, whatever.

Sometimes we find excuses to stay home. Why should we when we can go to church and be a blessing and receive a blessing. Isn't that what church is all about?

 

[The Story Teller]

So true, some people would love to be able to get to church but for some real can't. No car, too sick, whatever.

Sometimes we find excuses to stay home. Why should we when we can go to church and be a blessing and receive a blessing. Isn't that what church is all about?

I posted a story called Why go to Church. Check it out..

 

[FishR'O'Men]

Wonderful! We never know how we may touch others. When doing Nursing Home Ministry I met a nice little man who I thought was a resident. When I got to talking to him I found out that he was simply unable to drive at night and enjoyed the Sunday services that we provided. He wasn't even a visitor, just there for service.
*It is awesome to inspire others and just as great to be inspired.

 

[Renuka]

AMEN... Praise the Lord

Encouraging Words

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13​

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.

-Colossians 4:6 (NRSV)​

IT had been a rough Sunday morning, the kids protesting and running late and my husband grumbling. As soon as we were in the church building, one child needed to be escorted to the bathroom. Great, I thought, now I'm late for class as well! As I was impatiently tapping my foot, waiting for my young daughter, an elderly acquaintance commented, "It's so wonderful to see you young mothers making the effort to bring your children to church! I remember just how hard that can be. And now, when I'm feeling achy and tired and just not in the mood to go out, I think of you and how hard you work to get here each week. You help me see that I should come, too, even if it's not my best day."

Isn't it amazing how God intertwines our lives with others' lives? In those few words, this woman erased an entire morning of harried rushing and replaced it with thankful worship. Her comments have stayed with me for years, and they surface each time I'm tempted to stay home from church "just this once." I had never thought that my presence in the congregation was noticed beyond my little circle of friends, and yet here was a woman that I hardly knew thanking me for my witness!

Sandy Fleming (Michigan, U.S.A.)

Submitted by Richard

 

[The Story Teller]

Wonderful! We never know how we may touch others. When doing Nursing Home Ministry I met a nice little man who I thought was a resident. When I got to talking to him I found out that he was simply unable to drive at night and enjoyed the Sunday services that we provided. He wasn't even a visitor, just there for service.
*It is awesome to inspire others and just as great to be inspired.

Thank you FishR'O'Men and Welcome to the message board..

 

[The Story Teller]

AMEN... Praise the Lord

I'm glad you liked it Renuka and I'd like to Welcome you to the Message Board too..

 

[ftre2k4]

Thank you for sharing this.
It must be hard to be a mother but thats why we have each other

 

[The Story Teller]

Thank you for sharing this.
It must be hard to be a mother but thats why we have each other

It's hard weather you're a Mother or a Father..