Last week, a couple of amazing people in our church came up to me and asked if I had plans the following Thurday, Oct 7 for lunch. Once I confirmed that I did not have anything scheduled yet for that day, they told me to mark my calendar and to meet them at MiMi's Cafe at 11:30. Well, the day came our wonderful minister of music escorted me to MiMi's. Once we arrived, I was greeted by some of the most amazing people that said, "We have come together to let you know that we love you and want to honor you today." WOW, I was amazed and shocked. Anyone that knows me very well knows that I don't do well with surprises and with personal attention. I love to honor others and plan special recognitions for other people but I simply do not care to ever be recognized for anything.
So, we ate the most wonderful meal, laughed like never before, and conversed in a way that allowed me to realize the joy of true friends. When I left and made my way back to the office, I could not help but to thank God for allowing me to have these precious souls as friends and as "family in the faith." As much as I don't care for recognition, it seemed that this time it was different because they gave me exactly what I needed on Thursday. The timing was God's and I recognize that He knew what he was doing as he took over and planned my calendar for that day.
I am sharing this because I want you to know how blessed I am. I also want to express my desire to serve and recognize those who are on the front lines of making the gospel of JESUS go forward in our church and community. I also want to share that it is important never to take for granted the people that God has put around you and the blessing they are to your life.
God spoke to this pastor's heart on Thursday. I hope that when you are with yoru friends, he uses them to speak to yours.
Blessings!
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