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Doing something good has been on my mind a lot lately.
A consequence of spending time reading the Bible every day is that the Lord is spending time talking to me. Like, when I’m not reading His Word.
I guess he doesn’t want to interrupt.
He interrupts plenty at other times, though.
I have to be honest with you, Dear Reader. This was not at all what I expected to happen when I commenced this challenge. I’m not sure what I did expect, except to read The Bible.
Anyway, I have been on the lookout for something good I could do, for someone else.
And then, yesterday, I read a Tweet about something I’ve seen a hundred times before – Compassion International. I read Kristen’s post about her impending trip to Africa, and I thought it was nice.
Just nice. I wasn’t moved. I thought it was nice.
About three hours later, I had a light bulb moment.
That’s it! That’s it. That’s what we can do.
I brought it up with Joe, and he was in total agreement that we should sponsor a child. He sat down next to me on the couch, and we set out to find the child.
We searched Compassion International for a little girl, about Grace’s age, with the same birthday as Grace.
We found her.
She’s a beautiful child.
Her name is Evelyn, and she lives in Ghana.
Happily submitted to Things I Love Thursday, A Thousand Words Thursday, and Finer Things Friday
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Awesome! I loved reading this (esp. after reading your tweets about it). (it's me: @wholelivinggal
Congratulations!! I think this is a wonderful organization. I'm sure you'll both be blessed:) (Visiting from TILT)
Oh, now I am all teary eyed. That is so cool!!! You should let Kristen know what you did. I am so glad that reading the Bible is having an impact on you. I have to say, the word of God is real and it is life changing. Unlike you and the 90 day book, I have been reading the Bible over this past year. I will be complete at this end of next month. Obviously I am taking a slower route than the 90 day challenge. Good for you.
I can't wait to hear what happens next.
Good for you, Lisa! That's awesome. I can't wait to hear your reflections after finishing. I've tried to do it in a year before, but always failed. It's too long. I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is a bigger daily commitment, but I can see the end.
that is great that you have that compassion in your heart
A beautiful name for a beautiful child. It feels so good to DO good.
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A beautiful name for a beautiful child. It feels so good to DO good.
Come over and link this post to my blog and your “doing good” will muliply. $5 for every link or comment and there are over 50 bloggers doing the same.
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