Last night, while we were sitting at the table eating dinner my husband told me that the missionary that had visited our church the night before had telephoned him and said the following pleasant things . . .
"I just want you to know how much me and my family enjoyed your church service. The spirit is amazing and we loved the way you started out the service with humor, the organization of it all and the friendliness of the congregation. Do you know that we received more money from the people of your church for just being a visitor than from the last meeting that we were invited to share our work in? You have a generous people. You are doing any amazing job. My wife and I both agreed that if we lived in your area, we would definitely be a member of your church."
The Bible teaches us in Proverbs 16:24, "Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." The words of those missionary candidate were used as a honeycomb in my husband's life as they brought sweetness to his soul and health to his bones.
The Lord encouraged me in a similar way through a phone call that I received from Mrs. Debi Young, the wife of the president of Hyles Anderson College this past weekend when she called to ask me to speak in a special Thursday afternoon session at the Ladies Spectacular this year.
"Thank you so much for asking me to speak for your session Debi," I told her, "That was so kind of you to think of me like that."
"Not at all," she said, "You were one of the first people that I thought of! You are a good teacher, have a happy spirit and are interesting to listen to. I know that you will keep the ladies attention. I made sure that I requested your name early so that I could have you in my session."
Debi Young always has something nice to say to me. Her words are pleasant and they bring sweetness to my soul and health to my bones.
Are you thinking some nice thoughts about someone today? May I be bold enough to encourage you to share them with the person that you are thinking of? So many times so many good things are left unsaid, aren't they? Let's determine today to do more than just think them . . . let's put feet to those thought and say them as well.
7 comments:
I enjoyed your post! Thank you for the reminder of telling people thing.
What a great reminder. BTW could you update us on the seminar you just had. I'd love to hear the highlights. You always bring a smile to my face and I know if you were my PW, I'd adore you but I'm so thankful for the one I've got right now.
Great words in teaching!
I am so glad those missionaries were blessed by your church. I have visited also and feel the same.They are wonderful.
I am excited also that you were asked to speak. I LOVE to hear you speak. You are so real and full of truths and love... lv-nancy
What did he mean when he said that you start your services with humor?
A curious reader
I had no idea you were so important! Congratulations on the opportunity to speak at such a large conference! That is wonderful! I know you will be a blessing. :) Have fun! *Ü*
This is so true! Thank you for the reminder to speak pleasant words..and how they benefit others.
There are so many ways to be an encouragement to others! Thanks for the reminder!
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