I was…and you
“I was hungry…and you fed me. I was thirsty…and you gave me drink. “
~Matthew 25:35
Written so long ago, those verses seem to go back and forth quite personally as Jesus talks about himself and then so bluntly points at us. “I was…and you. “
He’s putting the ball in our court or rather, pointing out by such effective use of past tense that the ball has been there all along.
Think about it. Everyone we encounter today is an “I was” and to each of them, we are an “and you”.
The stranger on the street: I was alone in the world…and you smiled at me.
The angry person at work: I was irritated and having a bad day…and you showed me grace by overlooking my attitude.
The friend: I was worried and you offered assurance.
The teen where you buy lunch: I was working my first job at a fast food restaurant, and you sought out the manager to compliment me.
Whether we want to or not, and whether we realize it or not, we are all the “And you”.
By realizing it though, you’d be amazed at how many “I was” lives you can turn around.
“I felt like I was alone in the world…and your kind smile as you passed by reminded me that I wasn’t”
I was…
And you…
You’re going to change the world today whether you realize it or not, but by accepting that fact in a conscious manner, you can determine what kind of change you make.
And you…
Jesus is always with us-thank God! Love the lifesavers and your recipes!
Just received encouraging news today regarding a medical exam-I felt his presence that it was going to be okay-told the devil to go away, I had God with me and nothing was going to take my faith away! Bless you all!
Thanks for a wonderful post this morning.
I am sharing it on Facebook (hope you do not mine).
Feeling blessed today!
You will never know how many people you touch with these posts ….. and I believe we are all paying it forward. One compliment, one smile, one touch or one encouraging email at a time. Please continue throwing us your lifesaver.
I am a firm believer that we all touch other people with out us realizing it . Smiles are contagious. I always tell my sons that you have no idea what has been happening in some one’s life. And that extra kindness may be what kept someone from doing something that they might regret.. We are all guardian angels.
thanks so much
Steph
How beautiful and uplifting….I always love reading your writings, Christy. You are such an inspiration to us all.
My f/b post from this week….soooo appreciate your post, love for the Lord, and willingness to share your love for Him.
-Rant of the day——Against myself…
-Hate the way I am so task/goal oriented that at times I do not notice PEOPLE…
-So thankful that at times the Lord STOPS me and brings such precious people in my life…
-PEOPLE.. so precious, so much fun, so loving, so hurting, created in the image of our Heavenly Father
–Two things on this earth going to Heaven….God’s children and His Word
–Everything else is gonna burn up one day…likely soon
–Anybody else out in f/b land that forgets to major on one of the only two real majors….PEOPLE??????????????
Thank you, Christy, for great recipes AND encouraging words! I have to eat low carb and low sugar for medical reasons, but I love to check out your recipes and see if I can tweak them for my diet. I look forward to your emails! This one spoke to me today: to pay attention in the “busy-ness” in case I can be a blessing in a word or deed to someone I encounter.