An Instructive Moment About Death
how interesting that our last discussion starting over Lazarus should be helped along by the story of another Lazarus - the very one that has seen the things we were discussion, even though it is just a parable...
Gire brought out a good point that the rich man knew Lazarus' name, he wasnt just a random beggar that he barely knew.... which makes me think that Jesus was implying that it doesnt take us being "nice" on just a large scale, but rather a more personal one.... we all know people that are hurting, what are we doing to alleviate that?
For me, this was a good lesson b/c alot of times I get caught up in the big picture - how am I supposed to help a bunch of people I dont know - isnt that dangerous anyway.... I think I just need to stay in my comfort zone..... and with that, I also forget about all the people I know personally that are hurting and lonely... how long is our prayer list at church - how many of those people are on it every week.... how many people are not on that list but are still hurting? And how often am I missing out on an opportunity to serve?
More often than I care to admit, I am the rich man. Caring more for myself than the ones sitting right outside my door...
*on a sidenote: I was really wanting to send Micah's family (the baby who just passed away) something, but have absolutely no idea what to send as I dont know them personally, even though Ive fallen in love with them.... do you have any ideas, or should I just not send anything?
Gire brought out a good point that the rich man knew Lazarus' name, he wasnt just a random beggar that he barely knew.... which makes me think that Jesus was implying that it doesnt take us being "nice" on just a large scale, but rather a more personal one.... we all know people that are hurting, what are we doing to alleviate that?
For me, this was a good lesson b/c alot of times I get caught up in the big picture - how am I supposed to help a bunch of people I dont know - isnt that dangerous anyway.... I think I just need to stay in my comfort zone..... and with that, I also forget about all the people I know personally that are hurting and lonely... how long is our prayer list at church - how many of those people are on it every week.... how many people are not on that list but are still hurting? And how often am I missing out on an opportunity to serve?
More often than I care to admit, I am the rich man. Caring more for myself than the ones sitting right outside my door...
*on a sidenote: I was really wanting to send Micah's family (the baby who just passed away) something, but have absolutely no idea what to send as I dont know them personally, even though Ive fallen in love with them.... do you have any ideas, or should I just not send anything?
posted by dangermama at
7:50 AM
2 Comments:
A personal note is always a good thing. You could explain how know them, that been praying and that the prayers don't stop just because their baby died. (Just a thought)
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Claire Joy, at 10:48 AM
I agree with CJ. Send them a personal note sharing how much they have come to mean to you, how you've been praying, and how you are so sorry about little Micah. I guarantee it will be much appreciated. Just be sure to do SOMETHING...because the Lord has obviously laid it on your heart, so not to would be disobedient.
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Pilot Mom, at 11:31 AM
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