INSPIRASUNS

Last weekend I was coming home from the grocery store. I was stopped at a red light heading north. There is a median on this particular road, in between the north and southbound lanes. The signals for the east and westbound lanes had just turned green allowing the left turn lanes to go first. A pickup truck filled with cases of bottled water in the bed was turning south in front of us. All of a sudden the cases came sliding out of the back of the truck. There were bottles of water everywhere in the southbound lanes. 

Thankfully the truck stopped immediately but as you can imagine the traffic behind the truck started to try and make their way through the bottles strung across the road. It was a mess, to say the least. However, almost immediately several cars stopped and started helping the driver of the truck and passengers to pick up the water. ”Do you need help?” they yelled. It didn’t take long and the mess was cleaned up and traffic moving again.

Just a few days ago I was again at the store and was just taking my cart back inside. It was one of those mini carts, you know, for when you only need a few items. Anyway, as I made my way back up the little rap in front of the store, the front wheels caught on the curb and the cart went tumbling forward, and yes, me right along over the top of it. Clutz, I thought to myself. Again, almost immediately, a couple who was driving by stopped and the man asked, “Are you ok, do you need help?”. I’m fine I replied, but thank you so much for stopping!

In this world where everyone is so busy, the news is so bad on the TV, we’re so divided it seems, I say not so! There is a lost art of asking if someone needs help. I’ve witnessed it and I think it’s an art we can all take part in.

So friends, as you enjoy your Sunday, be aware of what’s happening around you and if someone needs help. Just simply ask, you might be surprised at the answer. You might just have the opportunity to easily share Father’s love and kindness. Have a great day!

2 Thessalonians 3:13
As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.