I want to challenge you…

Hey guys!

Long time no talk… Things have been very hectic for the group lately. (Of course in a good way) God continues to open doors for our ministry in so many different avenues we never would have dreamed of. With every opportunity I am reminded of the “ONE” who ordaines each and every footstep.  Its so incredible to look back close to six years ago and see where He begin to put each part of the puzzle together to make up “Standing Still”.  One thing I have learned in these past six years of service is “GOD” has a great plan in store.  It’s up to us to have that mustard seed of faith when things seem to make no sense at all.  Its up to us to get in his word and move to that deeper level so when storms may come we will stand strong and not be moved.  HE IS AN AWESOME GOD WHO WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH AWESOME THINGS IN YOUR LIFE!!! (I better move on before I start preaching) lol!

I want to challenge you this week…  I recently traveled to the Raleigh, NC area.  As I was traveling back home from some meetings I decided to stop in a “Christian Bookstore” and check out some of their cd selections.  The time was close to 8:45pm and I knew the store would be closing at 9:00pm.  I thought to myself.. “I have an idea of what CD I would like to purchase, I’ll run in listen to a quick preview of it and be out of the store by 8:55pm.  As I entered the store I was greeted with a not so friendly ”Hey, We will be closing in 15 min”.  I smiled and said…  “Thank you”.  “How are you doing”?  The lady turned her back to me and acted as if I had never said a word to her.  Needless to say I hurried to make my selection and proceeded with checking out.  The same lady totaled my transactions although she never looked me in the eye the whole time I stood infront of her.  I couldnt help but notice her bracelet… It was a WWJD braclet.  As I picked my bag off the counter I looked at the lady and said “God bless you, Have a good night”.  She politely looked up at the clock and said thanks…  Of course the natural thinking with this lady would had been  “What a jerk”!  “I am being overly nice to her and she in better terms is telling me to get out of her face more less”.   As I drove out of the parking lot I was reminded that we should be a “….Light unto this dark world….” I know we all have bad days and if your anything like me there are days you have to catch yourself before your light becomes consumed with darkness.   I know that young lady had probably had a bad day and was ready to get off of her feet. The last thing she wanted to see was a customer coming in at 15min untill closing.  Myself being a christian was able to take it with a smile and pray her night got better.  My biggest concern was all of the”non Christians” she assist on an everyday basis.  Whether they came in to purchase a cd for a friend, check out the store, or use the restroom. (ok, dont act like you have never went into a store just use the restroom) lol

In all seriousness if she approached a “lost” person with that same attitude do you really think her WWJD bracelet would have been looked highly upon or a just a nice addition to her outfit???      It reminded me of those cars you see with “Honk if you love Jesus” bumper stickers.  Although,  you hear the driver using a few choice words because someone pulled out infront of them….

The moral of this story is shine the light of Jesus for the whole world to see.  There are so many people that are “lost” and “saved” that are fighting the biggest battles of their lives.  They are crying out inside for someone to help them.  An encouraging word, smile or hug can honestly make a day.  Ive been there…Ive felt that…  You may be the only light of Jesus they see.

Back to the challenge for you.  Take the time to let someone know Jesus loves them!  When you see that one hurting ask yourself… WWJD

Ricky

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