Filling Needs

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matt. 25:34-40

so it's been too long since i last updated, but i'm back - and doing well.

there has been a question resting on my heart the last week, 'what needs am i fulfilling in others?' somewhere in that statement is the heart of my life's purpose. when i am needed - or being used - am i most content with life. often i don't feel content with where i am or what i'm doing. perhaps i'm lacking in peace - since peace and contentment seem to be hand and hand.

so what am i doing about it? i have a young friend whom i feel compelled to 'disciple'. i met with her this week. it was good to be in contact again. she's going thru some difficult times - learning the importance of not procrastinating, caring for others, and living out her faith. and aren't those the heart of Christianity - when our reason for being pro-active is Jesus, caring for others w/ His love, and striving to lead others into a deeper relationship with Him?

Jesus,
my peace, my contentment - You are the reason i matter to anyone. as i continue to grow in the knowledge of You, i rejoice that You value me enough to be You to others. may You guide me to those whom You needs Your touch. i wanna be used by You. i love You and desire to matter for You. shine thru me. You've blessed me in so many ways - let me bless You in return. i love You so much.
in Your Name ~ Amen

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*Laurie Beth Jones *Jim *Dave