Within our network of friends and acquaintances, there are always people facing times of crisis, needs, and hurts. As we keep our eyes open, there are ways we can minister to them and help them see the greater spiritual need of their life by being a blessing to them.
Blessing People Through Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer because God has chosen to work through the believing praying of His people. However, prayer also has a great horizontal impact in our witness to people. When you know of a non-Christian friend or acquittance going through a trying time, pray for them. Pray earnestly and fervently. Pray specifically. Then write them a note or give or give them a call or stop by and see them and let them know that you have being praying for them and how you have been praying. I have never known anyone that did not appreciate praying in times of need. It opens the door to talk about your faith in God and His great power.
Blessing People Through Words of Encouragement
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." When we see people in times of great need we have an encouraging word of testimony to share with them. We have been there too! And in the midst of our need our Lord came alongside of us (that what the word "comfort" means) with His grace and love to carry us through and meet every need. We have an encouraging testimony of His faithfulness, love, and intimate care for His children.
Blessing People Through Acts of Kindness
When you see people hurting, how can you serve them through acts of kindness and compassion? Taking them out for a meal? Sitting with them for a while? Offering a helping hand? The list of possibilities goes on and on. In acts of kindness we express something of the love and grace of God in tangible ways.
DD
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