When our Sunday evening Small Group completed its prayer time, we went out to eat. Ten of us were seated by a young college-age waitress. She took delightful care of us.
Appearance said she was on top of the world. She was sharp, attractive, energetic, and surely out-going. I could not help but wonder about her moments of potential discouragement.
After awhile, I stood up and called her aside. I gave her by bubble-gum card and pointed to the email address on the back. Friend, I want you to keep this card. When those days hit where discouragement runs in, I want you to email me. This group is a group that prays and we will certainly pray for you.
With tears in her eyes, she hugged me and said she would be right back. Disappearing to a back room she was gone for a few minutes. When she returned she called me over to where we had earlier stood. Once again with tears in her eyes, she handed me the note below.
I encourage you that all around us are very dear, wonderful, special ones who carry invisible burdens. Some are struggling while others are damaged. We, by His grace, can make a difference if nothing more than offering them our card coupled with opportunity to pray.
Reach. Some many need you.
For our group, while we usually would hit a different eatery next Sunday night, we will be returning to check on our new friend.
Push back with hope! Romans 4:18
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