Clint saw poinsettias on sale and purchased me five of them. As he handed them to me, he told me to keep one of the poinsettias for myself, so I am going to honor that. But, I had four to give away! My true love knows my heart!
One went to a lady who is widowed and lives alone. She is well off, but she is on heavy medication and spends most of her time alone. She can be shy and hard to understand because of the medications, so she does not get hardly any visitors at all. She was so happy for company!
Another two went to neighbors who appreciated them.
I received the biggest gift to my heart from the recipients of the fourth. The fourth of the five poinsettias went to an elderly lady and her disabled sister. My three youngest girls took it to them. These ladies have had a lot of sadness in their lives since their brother died. They live together and do not have much money, so I thought the plant would brighten their mobile home. My girls told me one of them almost started crying. She had looked at them in a store and wanted to buy one. They were so overjoyed by the simple gift, it made me resolve to look for more ways I can share with them.
My girls were also deeply affected by the lady's reaction. I've been talking to my girls a lot lately about how ministry is simply putting actions to our beliefs as Christians. It's reaching out to others in a way that shows God's love and makes it possible for us to share the gospel. It's being Jesus' hand and feet. I am thankful they were able to see firsthand how a little kindness can mean so much.
Dear Reader, This post is about how something so simple and as an inexpensive potted plant can make a big difference and open the door to show someone God's love. Ministry is really simple...just love the people God puts in your path. Shine His light everywhere you go. That idea you get to do something for someone, don't put it off. Follow through with that thought, and watch the Lord work!
