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Have fruit on the branches

WELCOME TO MY BLOG
(a re-posting)
I remember the morning very well. The woman needed some help. When she was brought to my office, she looked sad and scared. Her clothes were soaking wet. She told me she spent the night ‘somewhere’ she couldn't remember. When I asked how she got here, she said, "I've just been walking around and around the place and something made me stop here." I handed her something to dry herself with. Then I reached out for her cold hands and prayed. She looked at me with tears-filled eyes and muttered, "Why do you care? I responded saying, "We just prayed to someone who cares, His name is Jesus and I believe He's listening to every word we are saying." The hot coffee and food warmed her up and she poured out her story to me.

We all have history. And we live in a broken world that is not what God intended for us. I am a professional social worker but, first and foremost, I am a Christian. My social work and Christian values line up very closely. The people I meet are looking for someone to listen to them. Sometimes, a box of tissues, a hot drink and food is all they need for the time being. Of course, every case is different. For most people, prayer opens the door for the seed of faith to be sown.
John 15 :16 says: "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, -fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name." We are fruits of someone else's sowing - through their prayers, mentoring/discipling.

The woman I mentioned above was hungry, thirsty, for the fruits of -love, joy, peace, perseverance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Psalm 34:8 says, "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.." The question is - Are there fruits on our branches to give out to the hungry...?

PRAYER: 
"Father God, it is our desire to live fruitful lives. Teach us to hear
Your Spirit’s voice and direction and make us teachable and obedient to You.
Cause us to grow as a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season. Water us with Your Holy Spirit until we are soaked.
May we be rooted in You and may our branches be filled with fruits. 
In Jesus Name!

God bless you!

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  1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    From Linda Hilton Palmer:
    Your words really blessed my heart, dear Lome. My calling is very similar to yours, and what you said, really touched me! Love you girl!

    (Linda Hilton Palmer
    1/3/12
    via Facebook

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    1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks for the comments Linda! It was a real challenge to try and finish this blog. God is good! Bless you in this new season!

      Salome

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  2. FieryHeartAugust 6, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for re-posting Salome! I am glad I got to read this today. We share the same heart for people - Jesus' heart :-) I am so glad God thought to bring us into each other's lives even when we are on opposite sides of the world. Bless you, my friend!

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    1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSAugust 6, 2012 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks Donna, and I'm so blessed to read some of your writing too! You've encouraged me, much blessings in His Name!
      Salome

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