TOUCH A LIFE TODAY

Today's blog is an email conversation I had with a couple who evangelize throughout my community. I never officially met them, but had admired their work from afar. They held special services at my church on several occasions. The first email is from me to them after I finally met them in the grocery store. The meeting went from introducing ourselves to a very intimate exchange, as you will read.

Email To: Ms. J and Mr. L
From: GabbyGal

...I told you "your devotionals have changed my life" to which you responded with words of gratitude. And then, you, Ms.J touched me; held my hand. I cannot tell you how long it had been since someone touched me in such a way physically. I hope you have time to read on. I think it may bless you to know who you are reaching and the lives you are changing along the way with your inspired words.

First and foremost, I am a believer and follower of Jesus. I am married to a man who had a motorcycle accident 3 years ago and has some brain damage as a result. To talk to him casually, one might not know, but to have an in depth relationship with him is difficult. He does not fully use the emotional part of his brain and has limited cognitive skills. This has changed the dynamics of our marriage. He is not very "touchy-feely." Again, I thank you Ms. J for holding my hand. I almost cried right there next to the bananas!

Another aspect of change in our lives is a sudden loss of job on my part. With the accident, we have been supported by my income. I have been blessed with a wonderful job until a recent turn of events caused my former employer to charge me with a crime. The tragic result of this is that we have become homeless (staying with relatives now) jobless and we have sold our car to cut down on monthly obligations. But, on top of all that, God has provided. We are not going hungry. We really have had our needs met just as God promises. I have applied for numerous jobs only to be rejected. Again, your touch, Ms. J. meant the world to me. I feel as if I am suddenly a leper that nobody wants to be around. Our friends have left us by the dozens. We were not even sure the church would accept us after the news hit the papers. I have an application out right now that I am praying will be God's will. Agree with me, please and thank you.

Now, back to what I said to you in the grocery store. Your skillful stories about your family, your dedication to the Lord in the face of adversity, your training of the children and God's training of you as parents, your love for Jesus, all of this has come to me at just the right time. One lesson you wrote recently was about choosing friends wisely. It spoke to me. I will choose my next employer/friend totally based on the Lord's voice in my ear. I am listening to Him, not a dollar sign or a position in any corporation. I am simply going to be still and know...because He is God. I have learned all this and more from my Inbox. I anxiously await tomorrows entry. Please continue to bless us, your readers. I can't wait for your book to be published!
Waiting at the well, GabbyGal

Email To: GabbyGal
Email From: Ms. J & Mr. L

WOW, what a blessing to hear from you!!! That really made our day!! We were in tears reading your story and all that you have been walking through. You are right. God is providing for you and blessing you. For you to be able to see that is a huge indication of your maturity. For all of us in this country, what a gift to have what we have…in light of countries like Haiti and many others. We are praying for you..for your husband, your marriage, for peace with all of your relatives, for the perfect job with one you can trust and depend upon, and mostly, for a continued intimacy with the One Who loves you most and best. Thank you for the encouragement about the devos and our ministry. We often think that our contribution is small and insignificant, and moments with people like you keep us going!

Blessings and Peace!!!

TO MY BLOG FRIENDS: Don't ever underestimate the power of your touch on other people's lives. You have changed mine forever.