MORNING MANNA         3/30/20

At this very moment there are millions who are lonely, frightened and wishing things would return to normal. Some are in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Some are in better circumstances yet they miss the social interaction that they normally have with others. There is a reason for that. We are social creatures by divine design. God made everyone with a need for someone. From the cradle to the grave we need others. Whether you are eight or eighty you need others and others need you. We ought to live in the light of that fact. The needs are too great and time is too short for us to curl up in a corner feeling sorry for ourselves and ignoring the needs of others. We owe it to God and to others to keep going even when we feel like quitting. No one said it would be easy, but God does tell us it is essential.

Coming face to face with our needs should make us mindful of the needs of others. Naturally we can’t always meet every need, but we can meet some. In fact we can meet the greatest need. If we can’t do anything but pray we have done a lot. Never under estimate that! Praying is no minor matter. As someone said, “We can do no more than pray until after we have prayed”. If our current situation doesn’t do anything but awaken our awareness and create a concern for the needs of others great good will have come from it. So, rather than curse our trials let’s capitalize on them by thinking of them as instruments in the hands of God for making us useful servants. Even from a distance there is much we can do if we would. Words of prayer for God’s help; words of praise for others; and words prompting others to take courage can make a big difference in someone’s life. This is no time for a pity party. You aren’t the only one with problems. Simply assuring someone of your love and prayers can encourage them greatly. – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346