God has instilled in each person a great quality that when used is able to make this world a better place. If you are feeling as if you have nothing special to offer, I encourage you to look deep within yourself and recognize the beautiful qualities that have gone unnoticed. You are special and are able to do great things for yourself and more importantly for others. Never allow the enemy to tell you that your life is meaningless. You and God are a majority and He says you are a mighty warrior. I encourage you to stand in your authority and take hold of your God given gifts and do extraordinary things. (Jeremiah 1:4-5) (Romans 8:31-37)
This is a good story that shows how even though we may have hardships in life, we can overcome those hardships and do great things thereafter. I hope this message encourages your heart to continue on even in the midst of your trials because your latter-end is sure to overshadow every hardship the enemy brought before you. LITTLE ANNIE Many years ago a girl known as Little Annie lived in a mental institution outside of Boston. Her room was like a dungeon. It received little light and even less hope. According to doctors, it was the only place for those who were hopelessly insane. During Little Annie's time in the dungeon, an elderly nurse who was nearing retirement believed there was hope -- even for the "hopeless." She would take her lunch down to the dungeon and eat outside the cell where Little Annie was kept. She felt that she could, perhaps, communicate some love and hope to the little girl. In many ways Little Annie behaved like an animal. On occasion she would charge at the person sitting outside her cell; other times, she would sit in the corner ignoring her visitor. One day the elderly nurse brought some brownies and left them for her. Little Annie gave no hint that she knew or even cared that they were there, but when the nurse returned the next day, the brownies were gone. Every Thursday, from that time forward, the elderly nurse would bring Little Annie brownies. Before long doctors in the institution noticed that Little Annie was changing. After a period of time observing her, they decided to "promote" her to another wing of the institution. Eventually this "hopeless" case was told that she could return to her home in the "outside" world. Little Annie refused to go. She wanted to stay and help others who were facing the kind of adversity she once faced. Many years later, it was Little Annie who cared for, taught and nurtured Helen Keller. Little Annie was Anne Sullivan, and Helen Keller, as I'm sure you know, changed how the world viewed the disabled and challenged. When Helen Keller was in a soft spot, it was Anne Sullivan who handled her with care. When Anne Sullivan was in a soft spot, it was an elderly nurse who handled her with care. The world is a different place today for the physically and mentally challenged because of an anonymous elderly nurse who handled with care someone in a soft spot. Author Unknown I believe every person has the ability to make this world a better place. If we can think of nothing else, we each have the ability to be nice. I know that when we show the Love of God towards others, an impact is always made whether visible or not. In the story that you just read concerning Anne Sullivan, the act of love was shown when an elderly nurse gave Anne a brownie. That simple act of love was enough to change Anne Sullivan’s life and in time the life of Helen Keller who went on to touch millions of people's lives around the world. Never think that you are not qualified to be an encourager. I believe there are countless ways that we can show God's love to a hurting and dying world. If we take a few extra seconds each day to smile and say “Thank you”, “You're doing a great job”, “Don't give up”, “God Loves You”, imagine the impact your encouragement would give to that person who may have been down or discouraged. (Matthew 25:35-40) (1 Corinthians 12:14-25) It doesn't take a lot of time or effort to make a difference in someone else's life. Just taking an interest and showing that we care is sometimes enough to pull someone out of their depression pit. I ask you to think back and remember how you would have liked to be treated when you needed an extra lift of encouragement. Now just as you would have someone want to do for you, you do for someone else. There is no greater show of affection than showing Love to someone who needs it. I encourage you to be God's hands and feet on this earth and make an impact that will never be erased. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) (Matthew 5:43-48) (Matthew 10:8) (Matthew 5:16) ----------------------------------------------------- This mail is generated from http://www.jesusyouth.org To subscribe to this mailing list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------
