Last week, as I was trying to find a way to get the blog posted, I woke up discouraged. I couldn’t figure out why I was not being successful in my efforts to log in to my site.
I was talking with my Father, expressing my frustration and disappointment. I felt discouraged. I wasn’t being able to reach out to all of you.
Then I looked up to see the little portable heater sitting on the floor across from me. I stared at it for a moment and there I found encouragement.
No, I’m not crazy!
But I do find the Lord ministers to me in the simplest ways and that morning it came from focusing on my heater. The LED display most often gives a temperature reading but this morning the reading said “Hi”.
Hi? I know hi meant the opposite of the fan being on low but that little “hi” was a warm greeting to my heart.
Hi, being the shortened form of hello was just the morning greeting I needed.
It’s the little things that often touch our hearts and bring encouragement. A hug, the touch of a hand, a smile, a kind word (saying thank you), all of these can make a big difference in someone’s day.
“Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God’s Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others. 2 Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be united in what you think, as if you were only one person. 3 Don’t be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. 4 Care about them as much as you care about yourselves” Philippians 2:1-4 CEV
As Christ encourages us, we should also be encouraging others. Look for the little things you can do today to brighten someone’s outlook.
It may be something as simple as saying “hi”.