The Golden Rule Revealed

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. - Matthew 7:12

 

A short post today about a continuing revelation I am having (over the period of four years now)...

 

I was in a funk.  You know, that kind of mood where all you want is for somebody to see you.  I mean really see you for your heart, your intentions, all the positive things you are trying to do and be...

I was getting ready in the bathroom alone (which rarely happens with four children), and was conversing with the Lord, and myself, about the situation.  I was lamenting about the fact that I feel, to be blatantly honest, that I am an encourager and initiator with most people in my life and while I enjoy the beauty of being a tiny part of "wooing" them into the future that God has for them, I also feel very lonely and "forgotten" most of the time.  Let's face it, people like to be encouraged but for many reasons, some of which I know and I am sure some of which I don't, they are pretty bad at encouraging.

As I continued, a new friend came to my mind but I barely paid attention because I wished someone would call me...(even writing that makes me realize how selfish I am!)

Then a tiny little glimmer of a thought floated through my brain..."pray for her or call her."

I almost didn't entertain it as it was me who needed the encouraging today, right?  HA!  But, I did what I wanted someone to do for me in that moment.  I prayed a simple and short prayer for her.  I prayed peace in her life and that she would be uplifted in His arms today.  Then, I texted her that I was thinking about her and that she was loved and thought about. 

About five minutes later, I got the text.  Now, it does not always happen this way but the Lord must have known I needed it today. 

She thanked me for sending the text and said it was just what she needed that day!  Wow!  My seemingly insignificant prayer for this woman was what she needed...all of the sudden, this was bigger than my need or her need.  It was a God moment.  I wanted someone to tell me how awesome I was.  Just anyone didn't do that; HE did that!  I blessed someone, and in return, He blessed me through confirming that 1) I hear His voice, 2) When I follow it, I get what I need (maybe not exactly what I want).

So, her text said that what I wrote blessed her and gave her what she needed to hear that day and she cried and then, when the Lord confirmed His love for me by reading her reply, so did I...

 

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. - Matthew 7:12