Every Moment Counts (part 2)

Last Monday I got the chance to accompany David to court for a hearing. I am not allowed to go in the courtroom with David, so I just bring a book and stay in the waiting area. I have gone a few times with him before, but the faces of all the different people always seem to leave a mark on my heart. On this particular day two different people impacted me.

As I sat in the second to last row, I looked up from what I was reading and saw a lady walking toward the row behind me. She was crying and upset as she carried what seemed to be a medical paper. Behind me was a gentlemen in a wheelchair with two children. I couldn't really gather what was wrong but when I turned around the man began to cry. My heart broke. I began to think of what I could do or say to comfort them. I began to pray for them in my heart asking God to show them mercy and compassion. Minutes later the gentlemen leaned over and asked if he could borrow my phone to make a quick call. He made the call and shortly after handed me the phone. I then decided to say something. I told him that I did not know what he was going through but my prayer was that God would be with them and strengthen them.

I returned to continue reading. A few minutes later there was some commotion three seats down form mine. I looked up and sitting next to me was a man in handcuffs with two policemen guarding him with rifles. My mind began to race thinking what could have happened that he was in this situation. Again my heart went out to him and just wanted to give some word of encouragement or SOMETHING! Nothing came to me expect a quiet prayer in my heart; asking God to reveal Himself to this young man.

This past week I was also confronted with the fact that there is so much need all around me; spiritually, physically as well as materially. So many times I find myself wanting to fill that need with a gift or some kind of material thing. Giving material things is good but I felt convicted by God in thinking that material things are the answer to needs.

The truth is that the best thing to give is Jesus Christ. Whether it is a prayer, a word of encouragement or even singing worship song, what most fills the human soul is the Presence of God. That Monday when I encountered those situations, I may not have given them money or a solution to a problem, but maybe that prayer in my heart for them in that moment could have made a difference in their lives.

"The Lord bless you and keep you;
 and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn His face toward you
and give you peace."
              - Numbers 6:24-27

-asm

p.s. We got a puppy!! His name is Max!