Have you ever felt like you are at the lowest level in life? Felt like you get the least amount on you paycheck but do the most work? Felt rejected? Felt like no one truly cares about you? Are you crying out for help on the inside and no one seems to notice it? Have you ever felt like everyone gets help but you? Think you are too sinful for God to forgive you? Feel like you are nothing? Feel like your life is a waste of time? Ever wonder what your purpose is in life? Do you need help and don’t know where to find it?
I am sure at least one of these questions applied to you. These are things that many of us go through and wonder sometimes. There are a lot of people walking around with inner pain and hurt. They may try to cover it up by putting on a smile and acting like everything is alright but is it really?
I met someone that was crying out for help on the inside for years. He would try to explain it to his family and friends that he wanted his life to change but they didn’t understand what he was talking about. At one point they even thought he was going mentally insane. As the days went by his inner cry would get louder and louder. It got to the point where he felt like his life was pointless and grew very discourage.
After getting really desperate for help he told his cousin that he wanted to talk to a Christian. No one in his family was a Christian, not even his cousin. So she told him about me and that I was a good person to speak with.
One evening out of no where he called me. I didn’t answer his first call because he had blocked his number and I normally don’t answer blocked calls. So he called again still blocking his number but this time I answered to see who it was. He introduced himself and explained the reason for his call. I was really surprise to know that someone I had encouraged in the past at work would pass on my number to someone else in need.
I asked him to explain the way he was feeling and the things he was going through in his life. As he began to speak I was able to feel the pain and sort of hear the inner cry for help. I thank the Lord for giving me the ability to understand what he was trying to tell me and even saw things that he didn’t even mention. After he explained everything to me, I told him that the greatest helper is Jesus. Then I went into telling how the Lord can help him and the steps that he will need to take to receive that help. As the conversation went on the Holy Spirit took over and spoke to him the words that he needed to hear. After our conversation on the phone he was broken and was in tears.
My heart was touched to see someone crying out to the Lord for help. His life was a mess and he wanted help in turning his life around. He was a little nervous in coming to church with me because he lives a little distance away. But I picked him up despite the distance and allowed him to have the opportunity to worship with us and hear the word of the Lord.
He was very touched by the songs and preaching. I know that he has a long way to go. There are a lot of things in his life that needs to be change but I am glad that the Lord has started working on him.
As Christians our job is to help others know about the Lord and help those in need. As my pastor would preach at times that we should be concern about ‘souls.’ Going to church and fellowshipping with the brethren is great but we should be out there spreading the gospel and encouraging others in the Lord.
As I go through my day I try to allow the Lord to shine through me. Whenever there is someone in need or feeling down, I try to encourage them or do whatever I can to help out. Especially at work there are people who come in so burden down. They come in frustrated, irritated, upset, hurting and all other sort of things. They will give me that fake smile when I say Good Morning. I don’t know what it is but I can tell when a person is holding back or trying to hide their true emotions.
Of course there are people who don’t like to let others know what is going on in their life, which is fine. But whenever I notice it, I will say something uplifting to them, send them an encouraging email, have lunch with them, or give them a hug. You will be surprise to know how much power a hug has and letting someone know that you appreciate working with you or things of that nature.
As Christians we should always be ready to be a Good Samaritan to others. You never know when you might be the one in need.
I have days when I am in the lab and a test doesn’t give the results I was expecting and I have to find another solution or re-do the test to verify if I perform it correctly. I work on a lot of projects with set deadlines and falling behind on schedule is not a good thing. It cost the company money and it might jeopardize my career at the company. When someone comes to me and say, “You are doing a great job” or “I know you will figure it out” or “Would you like me to help you?” or “I appreciate all the work you are doing for this project.” Those simple phrases really touch my heart and uplift my spirit. It even gives me the strength and courage to try it again or to think a little harder on what could be an alternative. It feels good to receive them and it feels even better to give them.
If you don’t believe me, try smiling and greeting people when you go to work, have a positive attitude around your co-workers, and lend a helping hand whenever possible. Hold doors for people, ask someone to join you for lunch, or tell someone thank you for the things they have done for you. It might seem simple but it really makes a difference.
Sometimes it is the simple things in life that really matters. There might be someone that is suicidal and just by showing them that you appreciated them or that they are important can really help that person change their mind. You may not know what is going on inside a person but treating them with love can help them to see the Jesus inside you.
Think about it and try it! God bless you and I hope that you were able to get something out of this entry that have touched your heart or have encouraged you to help make a positive difference in someone’s life.
I am sure at least one of these questions applied to you. These are things that many of us go through and wonder sometimes. There are a lot of people walking around with inner pain and hurt. They may try to cover it up by putting on a smile and acting like everything is alright but is it really?
I met someone that was crying out for help on the inside for years. He would try to explain it to his family and friends that he wanted his life to change but they didn’t understand what he was talking about. At one point they even thought he was going mentally insane. As the days went by his inner cry would get louder and louder. It got to the point where he felt like his life was pointless and grew very discourage.
After getting really desperate for help he told his cousin that he wanted to talk to a Christian. No one in his family was a Christian, not even his cousin. So she told him about me and that I was a good person to speak with.
One evening out of no where he called me. I didn’t answer his first call because he had blocked his number and I normally don’t answer blocked calls. So he called again still blocking his number but this time I answered to see who it was. He introduced himself and explained the reason for his call. I was really surprise to know that someone I had encouraged in the past at work would pass on my number to someone else in need.
I asked him to explain the way he was feeling and the things he was going through in his life. As he began to speak I was able to feel the pain and sort of hear the inner cry for help. I thank the Lord for giving me the ability to understand what he was trying to tell me and even saw things that he didn’t even mention. After he explained everything to me, I told him that the greatest helper is Jesus. Then I went into telling how the Lord can help him and the steps that he will need to take to receive that help. As the conversation went on the Holy Spirit took over and spoke to him the words that he needed to hear. After our conversation on the phone he was broken and was in tears.
My heart was touched to see someone crying out to the Lord for help. His life was a mess and he wanted help in turning his life around. He was a little nervous in coming to church with me because he lives a little distance away. But I picked him up despite the distance and allowed him to have the opportunity to worship with us and hear the word of the Lord.
He was very touched by the songs and preaching. I know that he has a long way to go. There are a lot of things in his life that needs to be change but I am glad that the Lord has started working on him.
As Christians our job is to help others know about the Lord and help those in need. As my pastor would preach at times that we should be concern about ‘souls.’ Going to church and fellowshipping with the brethren is great but we should be out there spreading the gospel and encouraging others in the Lord.
As I go through my day I try to allow the Lord to shine through me. Whenever there is someone in need or feeling down, I try to encourage them or do whatever I can to help out. Especially at work there are people who come in so burden down. They come in frustrated, irritated, upset, hurting and all other sort of things. They will give me that fake smile when I say Good Morning. I don’t know what it is but I can tell when a person is holding back or trying to hide their true emotions.
Of course there are people who don’t like to let others know what is going on in their life, which is fine. But whenever I notice it, I will say something uplifting to them, send them an encouraging email, have lunch with them, or give them a hug. You will be surprise to know how much power a hug has and letting someone know that you appreciate working with you or things of that nature.
As Christians we should always be ready to be a Good Samaritan to others. You never know when you might be the one in need.
I have days when I am in the lab and a test doesn’t give the results I was expecting and I have to find another solution or re-do the test to verify if I perform it correctly. I work on a lot of projects with set deadlines and falling behind on schedule is not a good thing. It cost the company money and it might jeopardize my career at the company. When someone comes to me and say, “You are doing a great job” or “I know you will figure it out” or “Would you like me to help you?” or “I appreciate all the work you are doing for this project.” Those simple phrases really touch my heart and uplift my spirit. It even gives me the strength and courage to try it again or to think a little harder on what could be an alternative. It feels good to receive them and it feels even better to give them.
If you don’t believe me, try smiling and greeting people when you go to work, have a positive attitude around your co-workers, and lend a helping hand whenever possible. Hold doors for people, ask someone to join you for lunch, or tell someone thank you for the things they have done for you. It might seem simple but it really makes a difference.
Sometimes it is the simple things in life that really matters. There might be someone that is suicidal and just by showing them that you appreciated them or that they are important can really help that person change their mind. You may not know what is going on inside a person but treating them with love can help them to see the Jesus inside you.
Think about it and try it! God bless you and I hope that you were able to get something out of this entry that have touched your heart or have encouraged you to help make a positive difference in someone’s life.
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