Cloud of Witnesses

I've felt less like myself the past five days. Maybe due to a little extra stress. And some lack of sleep, though that part was certainly not of my choosing. Suffice it to say I've been "off" after having been on my game for quite some time. Today was starting out to be no different, so I prayed to God this morning to reignite whatever it was in me that was missing. To renew me. 

Boy, do I serve a loving, faithful, and steadfast God! Today was going to be all about research for an upcoming paper. Library. All afternoon. I wasn't looking forward to it. The despondent weather didn't help matter, just gave an excuse to be more melancholy. 

But then I ran into some friends at the library. Greg and Tyler, even though they may not have known it, ministered to me greatly in those afternoon hours. Because of  their power of presence, their laughter and their insight I feel like Jared again. My Savior God utilized my great cloud of witnesses to uplift me and care for me for a while. 

Oh, and someone put an anonymous card in my box at the church that said, "Thank you for making an eternal difference. You are loved." There was also a $25 gift certificate to my favorite restaurant included. :-)

Take a moment to call up a friend, facebook them, or write them a letter telling them how much they mean to you. My guys and that anonymous church member probably had no idea I was down in the dumps, but God used them mightily because they made themselves available. 

May we all be obedient and do the same for those the Lord has placed in our lives.