The bones of this post have been rolling around in my head for a couple of weeks but I never seemed to “feel like” writing it. Until today when I saw that the Five Minute Friday prompt for today was “chance”, I knew that today was the day.
So here goes…
There was a time, a few years ago when we didn’t have a car and had to walk or depend on others for transportation. And then recently, I was given the chance to provide the same “service” for others. On one occasion, “Barb’s Taxi” transported a friend to an emergency doctor appointment. And then a few days later a distress call came from a young person who got injured while working out and was too far from home to make it safely.
God gave me the CHANCE to do unto others what had been done for me.
You never know the power in the words that you put out into the world. My 2022 word of the year is ENCOURAGEMENT. God has been challenging me to lift up others with honest feedback, handwritten notes, and spontaneous gifts. Some of the things God has asked me to do have been difficult. However, I knew that I had to just be bold, take a chance and obey.
I took a CHANCE and God blessed me with words of affirmation from those who have been on the receiving end of ENCOURAGING words from me.
Last week an unplanned-tag-team between a fellow blogger yielded amazing fruit.
I took a CHANCE in giving a small gift and it transformed a young mom’s well-being.
My Life in Our Father's World 
Barb, isn’t it wonderful when we set out to encourage others and end up getting encouraged ourselves? Great post … I’m glad you finally wrote it. 🙂
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Thank you, Lois.
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❤ Good for you in taking the chances when they came!
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😊
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Sometimes chances must be taken,
and a cool heart set afire
to let God’s love in light awaken,
not sure what will transpire
down the road that leads to what
He has long planned for you,
for the day that you got off your butt,
did what you had to do.
And seeing this, He dances ’round,
and His great heart expands,
and that distant thunder-sound
comes when He claps His hands,
shouting with a holy glee,
“That drongo just paid heed to Me!”
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I am smiling so big, right now! 😀
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Your experience encourages me to take more chances! ♥
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It is so rewarding!
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You are blessed to be a blessing. To whom much is given much is expected 🎯
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❤️
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The “chances” God provides often turn out to yield the best rewards!
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Amen
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I read somewhere last week, don’t be afraid, take a chance. Love your post today.
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Thank you
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I am continuing to learn that acting on the prompting of that still small voice leads to amazing blessings for all…
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Yes, often God gives us “perfect” opportunities (and answers to our prayers) but they take courage. For sure. How exciting to read that you are following through….and serving as He leads. May He bless you for it (you encouraged me, for sure!)
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I love when God moves us to act in ways that turn into blessings for others AND then for us too! I know your encouraging words are rippling out far and wide this year.
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What a blessing that God can use us and the gifts he gives us to be a blessing to others!
Visiting from FMF#27
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I love it when God gives us the chance to bless someone and then we find ourselves blessed in the process. I’m glad you got doubly blessed, Barb. Thanks for sharing.
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You are a wonderful encourager, Barb. Bless you.
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