“Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!”
Isaiah 40:3 NLT
Do you have trouble listening? Are you too consumed with your life? Or are you able to hear heart cries?
Today after church I was waiting for a coffee when I saw a young woman who was obviously troubled. She was with her mother and grandmother. I started speaking to the grandmother and asked questions. I discovered that the young girl is troubled, and has received counselling and much help, but it did not show. I told the grandmother about my daughter at that age and the troubled times she went through as well, but that Gid brought her through. The grandmother was impressed that I could see the problem. I thought blind Freddie would see it, but perhaps not.
I have had an interesting weekend filled to overflowing with people. Today I was taken to lunch for my birthday next week, and when I returned home I had Sunday School to do with my nieces. That went well. We read the Christmas story and decorated for Christmas. You might say it was messy, but fun! I am now visiting my old friend and brought her over a Christmas decoration, which she appreciated. We are having dinner together and then I will go home and crash onto my bed exhausted. My old friend has a sister who is in hospital and suffering from dementia. It hurts her to see her sister change.
Everyone has a story, everyone is challenged in some way. Forget yourself and listen. Amen!
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