Praying you through!

(Warning: My spell check isn't working....sorry)

I never felt like the type of person that would "minister" to others. Of course I want people to Christ in me, but I never thought that what I do or say to/for other people actually made a difference.

Tonite, a old friend of mine (we are talking back to grammer school here folks) thanked me and told me that he was honored to have me as a friend. See, he was having a rough night and frustrated with everyone including God. He is brother in Christ. I can understand the frustrations with God. I can understand being angry with God. I have been there. I still go there sometimes. But that is why God is so awesome. He understands and continues to love us.

Anyway, I was taken back by the warm thank you I received from him. I never realized how powerful the Holy Spirit can be until now. To be that vessel of hope and love that is needed it is an amazing feeling. I told him that I was the one who was honored to be his friend. It was truly a privallage to pray him through this time in his life. That he felt safe to let me go to God on his behalf. What an honor! What an honor!!

I have learned a great lesson from this. I can't continue to waste opportunities to minister to people the love of God. I need to become more diligant in prayer for others. And definetly praise God more often for giving me those opportunities.

A girlfriend of mine said to me once that the walk with Christ isn't easy. The Enemy doesn't like it and tempts you and tricks you and, well you know how the Enemy is. She was right! It isn't easy but because of God's unfailing love, He uses those times that are hard, when we fall, to bring us closer to Him. He doesn't make the problems, He carries us. And sometimes it is through others that we are carried and encouraged.

Lord, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be the vessel of hope and love that my friend needed. I know that your Holy Sprit will continue to guide us when we need it. Help me continue to tell of Your love, of Your mercy, and of Your Grace. In your name I pray. Amen.