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“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” (Hosea 10:12)
There is a place I go to shop that, because of the way the parking lot fans around, it can be challenging to find your car if you don’t go out the exact door you went in.
It was a beautiful, hot, sunny, summer day. I had marked well in my mind the aisle where my car was parked. What I didn’t realize is that those same markings, because of the curve of the parking lot, can look similar from different exits, and I had come out a different door! …
The hot sun was shining on the groceries in my cart. As I walked up and down aisle after aisle, I was hoping the hot sun wouldn’t spoil my food. A lady with a little boy saw me walking and was determined to help me find my car, but she couldn’t find it either.
Several other people tried to help. One person even offered to drive up and down the aisles until we found it. I thanked them but assured them it wasn’t necessary; I would find it soon. Finally, someone walking by said, “Are you sure you didn’t come out the other door?” I looked over and said, “Oh, no! I think you’re right!” I walked that way, and there was my car!
Later, as I shared my experience, I remarked that it was almost worth my wandering around in the hot sun, just to get a glimpse of the kindness I experienced that day! I was amazed and overwhelmed that people would try to help and be so kind, caring, and considerate … all this from total strangers!
How this contrasts with the meanness being reported in the news today! May we have eyes to see and be encouraged by the niceness that is also out there!
1 Corinthians talks about faith, hope, and love, the greatest being love. The King James translation uses the word charity instead of love. If you look up charity, it is the habit of being kind; being lenient in judging others.
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
I have a feeling those people who tried to help me that day were simply in the habit of being kind! Somehow, they happened to notice that I had a need, then took the time to try to help!
What kind of habits are we forming? A little kindness can go a long way to brighten someone’s day. Perhaps there’s someone you can help or encourage today! May we be a part of those who sow kindness, those who, like salt, add a flavor to the earth that the Lord can take pleasure in.
Lord, help us to be sensitive to the needs of others and lend a helping hand where we can.
Who knows, we may be the ones who need a helping hand someday! May we sow kindness, that we might reap it, should the need ever be ours.
Upcoming Parousia Gatherings:
More information can be found on our website. We welcome you to come and bring a friend!
Spring Parousia Gathering: May 27, 2023
Summer Parousia Gathering: July 22, 2023
Fall Parousia Gathering: October 28, 2023
For each Parousia Gathering, please be sure to let us know you are coming and how many are coming with you so we can reserve the right number of seats! Advance RSVP is required!
Our Parousia Gatherings are wonderful opportunities to come apart with others who have a deep, inner hunger for more of the Lord. For those who aren’t able to come, there are also teachings available on our website, under Messages to Hear.
Our Website
On our website is teaching by Wade Taylor, truly a present word for those who have a desire to “follow on to know the Lord.” Each month we highlight one of Wade Taylor’s articles. April’s article, “Seeking to Come Higher” can be read by going to our website and clicking on Article of the Month. As a forerunner, truths my dad spoke bring a relevant word for today and also move beyond the present day into the day still before us.
Also on our website, under Nancy’s Corner, you will find Living Room Moments by Allen and links to teaching by me. Audio messages by my dad and by me are under Messages to Hear.
Our prayer is that the teachings on our website will be an encouragement to you and strengthen you in the call of God on your life.
Also, two books, That I Might Know Him and Walking in His Ways are now available. These books can be found by going to our website or by going directly to Amazon and entering “Nancy Taylor Tate books” in the search.
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Blessing
Our prayer is that you increasingly prosper, both spiritually and in your life circumstances, beyond all that you have experienced in the past, and also, may you be blessed in life, in health, and in all that is before you.
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