Perfect Timing

I have spent the last 5 days at 2 different schools pampering teachers and administrators during Teacher Appreciation Week. What a blessing to me it has been! Some came and talked; others just sat quietly; some cried as the release of stress came so sweetly. I am so blessed to be able to love on people with the pampering tools of my trade - and to watch God work. It was in this very setting 3 years ago that God whispered to me as I was pampering strangers that though I did not even know their name I could pray over them as I pampered their hands. It wasn't about what I know or don't know about someone that matters. It is lifting them up to God that matters. Prayer is powerful because it is about God and not us or our list or our words.

It was holy time. When no one came, I was reading. By the grace of God, I was able not to think that my time was being wasted but rather appointed to rest in Him. Two books that have touched my heart so much this week are "The Hole In Our Gospel" by Richard Stearnes, President of World Vision International and "The Same Kind of Different as Me", which is a true story of loving people different from us. Holy time, indeed. God is shaping my heart for something new and yet very familiar, loving people. I am excited, peaceful and scared all at the same time as I wonder what He is up to and where He is leading my life. But I know it is good. So I will wait for the clarity.

I was really amazed at how several times I could have 4 people on the schedule but only 1 would come, and we would have the most amazing time together as she would melt into relaxation and peace. It could not have happened had the others come. It took private time with her. We talked, laughed, cried and worshipped as God allowed me to do His work among fellow humans. I was clearly affirmed by Him through the words of some to know that I know that I know I was right where He wanted me to be, doing what He has called me to do - encourage others in Him.

Peace for sure. Look to God to show you where your sweet spot in service to Him is. We all need to make a living. God has promised to provide that. Move beyond the cash. Look for holiness in your work each day whether you are a young mother at home raising little angels, a powerful executive affecting the lives of many or somewhere in between. It is all about God and all about His glory. Take up a towel and serve someone today. It will bring perfect perspective to your place in this world.