Last night we had wonderful family togetherness programme at church. It was really awesome I wish I had a few pictures to show you but I'm still saving to buy myself a digital camera so I can capture some special moments to share with you. At my church we have a member who lost her mother, her house and all her possessions in a fire a few years ago. She struggled along with her husband, as they tried to start all over again. I imagine that a blow of that nature must have been staggering, given the fact that they were past middle age.
As a church, we encouraged and assisted where possible as they tried to make sense of the tragedy that had overtaken them. Sad to say a few months ago this sister was dealt another cruel blow when her husband was snatched away from her by the cold hands of death. We can only imagine her pain and intense mental anguish. Not only that, but without her husband her financial woes increased. The devil certainly knows how to pour it on doesn't he?
Well! What can I say? We serve a mighty God who is great in providence. Giving all to Him makes a difference. Our family togetherness programme was designed to show our unity as we reached out in a tangible way to alleviate the distress of our sister. All the families in the church made their contribution to provide a 'purse' for our sister so she could have a brand new start. The support was tremendous as persons gave freely as the Lord had blessed them. God is indeed able to provide for His people abundant blessings.
As the presentation was made the brethren rejoiced and cheered. It was a moment of gladness. Yet many cheeks were wet as tears of joy streamed down the face of that sister and the faces of those who were present. Indeed it was a blessed moment. It's not over yet. There will be more rivers to cross and more mountains to climb but knowing God, being a part of His family, and uniting in service will certainly make the journey more tolerable and successful.
May God bless you all.
As a church, we encouraged and assisted where possible as they tried to make sense of the tragedy that had overtaken them. Sad to say a few months ago this sister was dealt another cruel blow when her husband was snatched away from her by the cold hands of death. We can only imagine her pain and intense mental anguish. Not only that, but without her husband her financial woes increased. The devil certainly knows how to pour it on doesn't he?
Well! What can I say? We serve a mighty God who is great in providence. Giving all to Him makes a difference. Our family togetherness programme was designed to show our unity as we reached out in a tangible way to alleviate the distress of our sister. All the families in the church made their contribution to provide a 'purse' for our sister so she could have a brand new start. The support was tremendous as persons gave freely as the Lord had blessed them. God is indeed able to provide for His people abundant blessings.
As the presentation was made the brethren rejoiced and cheered. It was a moment of gladness. Yet many cheeks were wet as tears of joy streamed down the face of that sister and the faces of those who were present. Indeed it was a blessed moment. It's not over yet. There will be more rivers to cross and more mountains to climb but knowing God, being a part of His family, and uniting in service will certainly make the journey more tolerable and successful.
May God bless you all.
2 Comments:
Sounds wonderful. That's what being a part of the family of God is truly about.
Wow! This is such an example of your tag of Galatians 6:2.
May God bless everyone who was able to help your sister in Christ (in whatever way possible).
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