Joy Log

Last week I had an interesting encounter at Wal-Mart. As I was exiting, a young woman commented on how cute Daniel was. She actually spoke to him. She had two little girls with her, and I commented on them. She said she had a tiny little boy in the NICU, just one month old and one pound, who was born premature. I asked her if she had any help with her girls coming and going to the hospital. None. It was hard to believe. But here she was, probably a single mom, with no support system.
"I wish I could do something for you! I will pray for you. God knows what your girls need, what your little boy needs, and what you need. I will pray! Are you a Christian?"
"Yes, I mean, no. Yes I am, but no I'm not."
We visited a bit longer and she said she might visit our church. She hadn't been to church in a long time. Remembering James 2:16, I handed her a little cash, gave her a hug, and we went on our way.
Looking back, I know all I said was inadequate. But I'm thankful to serve a God who uses the inadequate and weak. So I pray for that lonely mother, Father, that you would work in her heart, and draw her to yourself, where all her needs will be satisfied.