“One Text, One Postcard, One Letter, One Phone Call Away”
“Let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth”
1 John 3:18
God loves us in action and we should also love others in action. Loving our neighbor means putting their needs before our own, showing kindness, compassion and seeking to build others up with the love of Jesus.
Many times, we get so busy with our everyday tasks that we neglect the needs of others.
It’s not always intentional, and on the other hand, it could be with some. We are living in a society of me, myself, and I. What happened to genuinely caring for others, having compassion for others, and loving others with the right motives?
“Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
I remember when my big momma was living, the late Missionary Minnie B Grider. She called almost every day to say “I’m just checking on y’all” and she would pray for everyone before getting off the phone.
~One Text, One Postcard, One Letter, One Phone Call Away~
When the Lord puts someone on your heart and mind, check on them. Maybe text them, call them, write them a letter, or send them a card in the mail to let them know you were thinking about them and that you care! However, God leads you.
Love is an action word!
We must love and be compassionate toward others and not be so quick to assume the worst. We should pray for others, encourage others, and check on others. God has blessed us to be a blessing to others!
You never know what others could be going through until we reach out to them. Check on the elderly, the sick, widows, family members, friends, etc.
We can’t have the attitude…well they don’t call or text me, so I’m not calling or texting them.
We should demonstrate the love of Jesus by humbling ourselves and genuinely caring for others, even praying for our enemies.
We have to deny ourselves and reach out to others!
The moral of this story is:
“One Text, One Postcard, One Letter, One Phone Call Away”
We shouldn’t wait until God calls someone home to glory, then say I should have reached out to him or her. They were on my mind, but I was always busy!!! I didn’t know they were going through that! I should have reached out.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for another day you have blessed us to see. Forgive us of our sins known and unknown. We repent for not doing what you have told us to do. Lord, help us to be better and communicate with others like we should. In Jesus’ Name Amen.
Be Encouraged!
All Glory Goes to God!
(LaTina DeLoach, a native of Minden, is a Christian,a devoted wife and mother and Lady Deloach As the wife of Pastor Gregory DeLoach, Blue Run Baptist Church.)