Taste Buds
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have… (1 Peter 3:20)
This last week I was reminded of the power in this passage. People are paying attention to every single move we make and every word we say. It’s amazing how the smallest word or action can glorify God when done with the right attitude. I was at the mall with my husband, shopping for a gift for a friend. We were in one of the stores I had given my email address to. The last time I was there I had given it to someone who was having a very bad day. Now mind you the name on my email address is godizfaithful, so I tend to turn some heads.
The woman behind the counter immediately lit up that day and told me that she needed to be reminded that God is faithful. We had a lovely conversation and she now reads the devotionals every once in a while. Well, last week I returned to the store and there she was again. She proceeded to bring me to another associate in the store. She had called her on the day that I came into the store and gave her the email address. They shared with me how important it is to remember that God is faithful during these times right now and what a blessing it was to have that email address on that day.
After I left the store, I took one quick walk down to another store that I needed to grab something from. I started talking to an associate there about something I was looking for. She said, “I remember you. Don’t you have that email address about God and how He’s faithful or something like that.” We continued to talk and I stood in amazement at how God works. One simple email address had sparked the light in three people.
Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t believe the email address should get all the credit or even most of the credit. First of all, God gets all the credit. People are craving to be reminded that someone is faithful in these days. And the only One who can truly be faithful is God. Second, the attitude to which we serve God goes a long way. I could have given my email address with a bad attitude and it would have put a sour taste in their mouth for who God is. Instead, the joy of the Lord truly overflows in my heart, so that tends to flow out to others. What kind of taste are you leaving in people’s mouths? What does your attitude display about the attributes of God?
I guarantee you will never know how many times in a day you have an impact on another life. Your words and actions go a long way to show people who God is. You have the ability to help people know the love, joy, peace, hope, and faithfulness of God. Will you show them through your life? Will you walk the talk? How will people know that Jesus lives inside of you?
Dear Father God, I pray that You will help me wake up with a fresh awareness of who You are each and every day. May I continue to know You and help others know You through the life I live daily. I pray Your love, joy, peace, hope, and faithfulness will be evident in my life. I want to speak of Your greatness, so many can come to know who You are Lord!
Faithfully Yours,
Hey Sarah, I’m reading Life’s Compass for Eternal Treasure and sharing my thoughts with Jennifer Prueser. We are going through it chapter by chapter and discussing it’s meaning. From Chapter 4 I like how you gave examples of being there for the family, timing on everything going on, and how to build roots deeper within family relationships. I love the relateability of all your stories. In Chapter 5, I like how you describe that God is trying to show us the right friends, instead of letting us choos those who we want to accept us, those who “dull our blade”, rather than sharpen us. In Chapter 2, we take things for granted, but God delivers what we need, like finances, a job opportunity, the right friends. In my life, God provided me with a vehicle and a job to help pay for the vehicle.
Theresa,
I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying the book. Jennifer is a great one to share the chapters with in discussion format. It’s so encouraging to hear how God is using this book in your life. I pray every chapter will continue to sharpen you and encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
In His Grip of Grace,
Sarah
Sarah,
I’m so excited when I get reading your book. Your book is easy to relate too in every day life. I am so glad GOD our ABA FATHER has given the gift of writing books and showing others how to relate to our ABA FATHER! Thank you so much Sarah you are great sister in Christ.
Theresa
Theresa,
Thank you for your encouraging words. I’m so glad God is using the book to minister to your heart. It blesses me so much to hear from you. I’m grateful to know a new sister in Christ.
~Sarah
Sarah,
I wanted you let you know you are one special writer I have connected in so many of your chapters in your book. In you book LIFE’S COMPASS FOR ETERNAL TREASURE in chapter 8 Time is not ours I didn’t realize that I do that all the time to help others out. In that chapter that made me open my eyes open to see that what GODS gift for me is to be a caring and loving and a great listener. I want to show my kids how GOD is showing my gift of his love through me. My kids LOVE helping others with out asking for them to asked. Just to let you know my son Noah is only 7 and my daughter Breanna is almost 4 so they aren’t in the teenage yet but I am glad that ABA Father will be there to help me get through the attitudes and peer pressure that they will have to go through. When my mom was working in a assisted living house there was a special lady that didn’t have any family that would come and see her. My mom worked 11pm until 7am and I would walk to her work which I was also was pregnant with noah at the time. I would go and play games with the special lady during my moms work time. The special lady always asked if my mom was working that night because she knew then someone who cares about her. The special lady loved when I came in while I was pregnant she got to feel noah move around. I wish we were still able to do that now but we aren’t able to do that since the law passed and if your not a family member your not aloud to visit which is very sad. I have a great example this past saturday right by cash wise in NE brainerd there was and old man with a cane wanting to cross and no one in front of me would let him go so I did a complete stop and let him cross and told him have a great day. Again in chapter 9 I have the human ear which I only hear what I want to hear. I want to look for a relationship and that chapter really opened my EYES. I have opened the door to my heart to let GOD have control of my path and my relationships. I love how you talk about your dream and then you go back and explain what the black hole and the Eagle. You and your dad always loved hanging out and go fishing. I miss the smile on your face when you came back and said I caught a Big fish. You will always my sister in Christ. Have a Blessed day.
~Theresa~
Sarah,
I wanted you let you know you are one special writer I have connected in so many of your chapters in your book. In you book LIFE’S COMPASS FOR ETERNAL TREASURE in chapter 8 Time is not ours I didn’t realize that I do that all the time to help others out. In that chapter that made me open my eyes open to see that what GODS gift for me is to be a caring and loving and a great listener. I want to show my kids how GOD is showing my gift of his love through me. My kids LOVE helping others with out asking for them to asked. Just to let you know my son Noah is only 7 and my daughter Breanna is almost 4 so they aren’t in the teenage yet but I am glad that ABA Father will be there to help me get through the attitudes and peer pressure that they will have to go through. When my mom was working in a assisted living house there was a special lady that didn’t have any family that would come and see her. My mom worked 11pm until 7am and I would walk to her work which I was also was pregnant with noah at the time. I would go and play games with the special lady during my moms work time. The special lady always asked if my mom was working that night because she knew then someone who cares about her. The special lady loved when I came in while I was pregnant she got to feel noah move around. I wish we were still able to do that now but we aren’t able to do that since the law passed and if your not a family member your not aloud to visit which is very sad. I have a great example this past saturday right by cash wise in NE brainerd there was and old man with a cane wanting to cross and no one in front of me would let him go so I did a complete stop and let him cross and told him have a great day. Again in chapter 9 I have the human ear which I only hear what I want to hear. I want to look for a relationship and that chapter really opened my EYES. I have opened the door to my heart to let GOD have control of my path and my relationships. I love how you talk about your dream and then you go back and explain what the black hole and the Eagle. You and your dad always loved hanging out and go fishing. I miss the smile on your face when you came back and said I caught a Big fish. You will always my sister in Christ. Have a Blessed day.
~Theresa~
Theresa,
It is always so good to hear from you! I’m so glad to hear that you continue to enjoy the book! It sounds like God is continuing to reveal Himself to you through every chapter and that is truly all I can ever ask for. I’m so blessed that you are sharing your journey through the book with me. I’m encouraged that God is using you in so many ways. Your children are so blessed to have you as their mother, leading and guiding them in the Lord. The know the woman you visited appreciated the time you spent with her. People always cherish our time. Time is priceless and a rare treasure that so few give. I pray God continues to open up the doors for you to give your gift of time to those who are in need of seeing love put into action. It is difficult waiting for a relationship, but very wise to let God have control. God knows us best and He will bring the best our way. I will be praying for you and I know God will take care of you beyond your wildest expectations! May God continue to bless you in the steps you take and may you find Him smiling down you as a loving Father cherishing His daughter!
Your Sister in Christ,
Sarah