Spreadin' Some Love

It's 10:45 p.m. Friday evening, and Matt and I are getting ready to go to bed, but I've had this idea for the past couple of days and I just gotta get it posted!  I'm too tired right now to go into a whole lot of elaborate explanation as to why I believe this is important or give any further disclaimers, so if you have any questions about this, please let me know. 

I have a number of friends overseas and Stateside who are followers of Jesus, who are giving their lives to help others know who Jesus is and to share His love with them.  Sometimes they battle homesickness or culture shock.  Sometimes they are weary and have a lot on their heart.  Sometimes they are tired.  I emphasize sometimes, because they also get great joy in what they do!  But there are moments when they really appreciate some lovin', when they would really like to simply hear from a friend or a family member, just to hear that they're being thought of and that that they are cared about. 

If you have a friend or family member that is serving in ministry, can you take a moment to send them a quick email this weekend to let them know you're thinking of them and that you appreciate them?  You may not even agree with what they're doing or believe the same thing, but that's ok.  What's important is that they know someone is out there who is thinking of them and wanting to show them some love.  I would just ask that you consider reaching out to someone in ministry this weekend by sending them a note of encouragement or just to say, "Hi!".  I know they would be deeply grateful!  And if you don't know anyone in ministry, just pick one of your friends to send a note of appreciation to; I know they'd love that as well!

I will do this myself this weekend, but also want to write a prayer on Ink Pots to those of my friends who are in ministry who I know read this blog:

Lord, we entrust those who are dear to us, who are serving in Your Name, to Your never-failing care and love, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for.  Defend them from all dangers of soul and body, and help them to draw near to You.  May they be bound together in Your love.  And may they be assured that You are the God of peace, that in quietness and confidence is their strength.  May their joy abound in You this day.  In Jesus' precious Name, Amen. 

Dear ones, you know who you are, and you are being thought of and prayed for this weekend!  Much, much love!