One Word At A Time: Future
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00AM MAD21 By Ginny (MAD21)
I'm going to let this video speak for itself. But as you listen to the story, I want you to ask yourself how this one act of kindness changed the lives and futures of all of those involved in this event. For the families who loved on and cheered for the other team, and for the players who thought they were coming to just lose another game, only to win so much more.
Do you know of any children who need you to "be in their corner?" I challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and love on them. Give them "reason to look ahead." Let our families never be too big or too busy to offer others hope for a better future.
"Until the time when we were mature enough to respond freely in faith to the living God, we were carefully surrounded and protected by the Mosaic law. The law was like those Greek tutors, with which you are familiar, who escort children to school and protect them from danger or distraction, making sure the children will really get to the place they set out for." (Galatians 3:23-24, The Message)
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Reader Comments (4)
Amen...this is the heart of the Father! Thanks Ginny!
This video is certainly an awesome challenge for us to all reach out and encourage others. . . . anyone!!! This is one reason that I go out of my way to speak to the young children in our church. Now they wave at me as a welcome that here is someone they know. Years ago, some older Saints did this for me to encourage me as a young Christian. Pass it on is a wonderful thing to do.
This is so cool. I had heard of the story, but seeing it is so powerful. Just shows again that it doesn't always take a huge sacrifice to make a lasting impact. Sometimes just being open to love and give in something like this can really change a person's life! Thanks Ginny.
What a great idea, Hazel. I remember those special adults from my childhood who always made a point to say hello to me, by name. It's amazing how something so simple can really have such a big impact.
Jay and Jason, can you imagine how our lives would be if we all took care of each other in this way? I know it's a reality only found in heaven, but maybe each of us can bring a little bit of heaven to the people around us.