Thank you for that prayer, Katie. He hears and I trust He will move…whether I ever hear anything more or not.

Praising Him for His relentless grace and that the love of Christ compelled you…

It reminds me of a time when I was still in college, and didn’t have any babies yet. 🙂 I was on my way home from school. The roads were COVERED in snow…at least 6 inches. I remember being surprised (and disappointed) that we had even had school that day. As I was nearing the end of the drive for my school that led out onto the main road, I saw the outline of a person walking, in the snow, in the FREEZING cold (it was frigid, and I’m someone who doesn’t mind the cold.) God told me to give this person a ride. OF COURSE, I thought, any decent person would. As I got closer though, i realized it was a young man, maybe not much younger than myself. That alone made me wary, since I was a petite, young, girl, by myself. I noticed next that he had a unique haircut, and many piercings. Normally I wouldn’t give these things a second thought, but I was about to let this person into my car, just us, driving where ever he needed to go. He could have a gun for all I know! (yes, I actually thought that…I live in a tiny town in the country…but I grew up in the city.) My husband would NOT approve. He always says I am too trusting of people. But, I decide, God will not lead me astray, and will not lead me into something that would cause me harm. I know he will protect me. He is so faithful. I stopped, asked the young man if he wanted a ride, which he politely and graciously accepted. I asked where he was headed, and it was right on my way home, not even a turn out of the way. I dropped him off, and he thanked me, and it only took an extra 2 minutes of my time, and some trust in the Lord. 🙂 It’s fun reminiscing. Thank you for sharing! 😀

Miranda, what honest words. Though I’m sure you shine His light in more ways than you can even imagine. We could all walk in deeper communion with Him that we would know how He is prompting in the moments. But my prayer for this post is that we would each be challenged to ask for His vision — that we could see the broken souls even in our own neighborhoods — and that we would be bold to step out in faith. Thanks for sharing, Miranda.

Betsy, I just need to see you sometime soon! It has been too long. Thank you for your sweet encouragement. You bless me, friend.