You are an answer to prayer…really!

1:24 Galatians “And they praised God because of me.” (NLT)

Paul began preaching to the Gentiles without the training or approval of the Jewish Christians in and around Jerusalem. They had never met. Yet, news of His ministry and mission trips reached them. They were amazed. They were a bit confused. Paul once persecuted Christians. Now he was one AND he teaching even the Gentiles about what it means to know Jesus. Our verse is what Paul said when they heard the news about him. You may be surprised by the number of people who praise God because of you… yes, YOU! Seek His Word…follow His plan… share His love. You will be a great blessing to many!

You can route this verse to close friends and family by copying this blog or by sharing this link with them. Ask if you have been a blessing to them. Ask what you did or said that made them feel that way. This is not bragging… it is trying to understand the impact that you have and how to have even greater impact to God’s glory. Often it was the littlest thing that you did which meant the most. Keep doing those things. We want God to get the praise and thanks for anything good that we do. Then, Take Time For God’s Word(c) at 1:24 am or pm or as you someone being praised, recall the meaning of this verse. This verse is only seven words long. If you read it a few times you will know it. Then, find a way to recall it often to know the impact that you may have on others. You may be the only Bible that some people will ever read… as they see His love in action through you. Your helpful word may last a lifetime… or beyond. Your smile may change a heart that was growing cold and bitter. Be to His glory. And let Him be praised because of you.

We pray for all of our teachers, aides, social workers in our various schools. What an impact they have on their students. They help to share knowledge and skills with the kids but they also influence them by their words and actions. Most kids don’t realize the impact until later in life… long after they should have said “Thank you”. So, if that was or is your profession… THANK YOU!! From all of us who failed to say it sooner. We do praise God because of you! Continue to be a blessing whatever you do. Pass it on in small ways and in ALL ways that God leads you to share His love.



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