Use Words If Necessary
Dear Champions,
The scripture is Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or conceit but in humility count others better than yourself. Let each of you look not only to your own interest but also to the interest of others.
My wife, Beth, and I often like to ask our waitress or waiter to tell us about their life. Usually they are shocked that we would even care. In the last week three encounters stood out. A middle aged waitress explained to us that she had recently run away from her husband who was abusing her. Her adult son actually had to come and get out of that situation. The neighbors had called him. A young waitress at a different restaurant explained to us that she was separated and about to be divorced from her husband. He was spending all of their money on drugs. At a perfume store the clerk broke down and cried. She asked Beth to go to the corner of the store and pray for her.
All three received a big hug. They needed a word of encouragement and the knowledge that there are people out there that care.
Francis of Assisi said it best. "Share the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words."
Champions, have a Merry Christmas!-David Vining
P.S. The surgery for Elizabeth Meier lasted 6 hours. They removed 10 blockages. There was internal bleeding afterwards that was a setback. They found no more cancer! She was able to go home with her family on the 22nd in time for Christmas. They are hopeful that her bowels will start working again and that the scar tissue will not reform.
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