Starry Nights!

As I was walking outside a few nights ago, I looked up at the sky and was astonished by the amount of stars. It was simply breath taking! I marveled for only a few seconds before seeing a shooting star (I made my wish). It was the first time I had ever seen a shooting star and I was so excited. That night reminded me of the mighty God I serve. He created this moment for me. He put those stars in their places. He made everything so beautiful and we just go about our every day as busy as a bee. Take a breath. Spend some time marveling the wonders of God's creation but more importantly marvel the greatness of the Creator Himself.

Don't be too busy to miss out on the important things. Smile at someone, say hello to a fellow student, write a letter to an old friend. People need to feel loved and important. Remind them of God's love with a simple gesture. What a shame it would be to live without having loved. I challenge you to practice random acts of kindness! Show some love to a world full of sadness.

Jill Emily

Opportunities

While my brother and I were driving home from a trip to the mechanic, we came to a four way stop. The Ford ranger in front of us had stopped and not been able to get started again. My brother pulled the car over and we got out to investigate the problem. Turns out she had run out of gas so we pushed the truck out of the road. As we proceeded to head home, I had a thought that we could do more to help. She approached us saying she had forgotten her wallet and had no way of getting any gas. I immediately offered help. My brother and I went home to get a gas can, and then to the gas station and finally back to the woman hoping she was still there. On the gas receipt I simply wrote: God Bless! John 13:35 and handed it to her.

I don't know what will happen in her life but I know that as John 13:35 says we showed Christ's love to her. I pray God will work in her life and that she might remember the two kids who helped as being followers of Jesus Christ. Don't let an opportunity pass you by. There is a hurting world out there. We are called to make disciples of men.  "We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

Share God's love this season!