I thank God that I have the free time to take my dear, 88 year old friend Rose, shopping to pick up some Christmas gifts. For decades Rose has been a blessings, as a friend and mentor. She is certainly one of my God-friends!
Today, I helped to bundle her up for our chilly shopping journey, she assures me that she can still drive, but...feels more at ease with me behind the wheel. Thank you God, I can only image the difficulties and struggles of giving in to our aging bodies. Rose was independent for many years, with a gigantic care-giver heart; always prepared to lend a helping hand wherever needed. She walks the walk and talks the talk of a faithful Christian.
I shared with her that I was reading, "The Hole in Our Gospel," by Richard Stearns,the president of World Vision U.S. since 1998, who brought 23 years of corporate experience to his position.
Luci Swindoll, author and Women of Faith speaker, shares..."Brace yourself....this is one powerhouse book! In a knowledgeable, loving way, Richard Stearns carefully explain why there`s a hole in our Christian belief system. He redefines words like neighbors, wealth, possible, awareness...then, with challenging directives, shows us tangible ways this hole can be repaired--even eradicated--when each of us pours hope and compassion into it. He expands our thinking, gives us courage, and believes change can happen; and when you`ve finished reading, you`ll believe it too."
Rose is a avid reader, however she hasn`t read this inspiring book; she shared her connection to World Vision. Since 1981, she has faithfully donated $12.00 per month. Rose has been widowed for more than a decade, living on her modest retirement, never wavering from her commitment to World Vision! She considers this devotion to World Vision as her duty and privilege.
Humbly I listened and heard in her, what Jesus calls each of us to do for our neighbors, near and far. In 29 years Rose has donated $4176.00, she has faithfully taken action to change the world!
Psalm 82:3-4 Define the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Amen.
We need more Roses.........................................
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