CALLED ASIDE

While plowing through a mountain of work over the past few days I swerved into several deeply penetrating conversations. These were not pre-planned, nor were they directly related to the task at hand. In each case I was called aside from the daily grind to be helpful to someone I care about, but it was I who was truly helped. Being utilized as a conduit for comfort, wisdom, affirmation and encouragement awakens the grace and wonder of God in us, releasing fresh faith and unearthly joy. LORD, You are so Good! Thank you for placing oases along the trek through dry places. Make me a channel of blessing.