Please Don't Think I'm Too Busy

I need to be more like Jesus. I say that often, but today I was reading my devotional and read about Jesus healing the little girl.  He was busy when the dad came asking him to come and put his hands on her; however it didn't stop him from getting up and going to help this sick girl.  On his way, a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years touched him.  Instead of continuing on his way, once again he stopped to acknowledge the woman.  These stories are in the Bible two different times, so I know they are important.  I feel there is more to these two stories than just believing Jesus can heal.  Think about it....Jesus stopped what he was doing to heal both the girl and the woman.  It did not matter that he was busy.  In this way I feel I need to be more like Him.  No matter how busy I get, how much I have on my to do this, I want to be available to my friends, my family, my children, and my husband.  I want others to know, I am willing to put things on hold to pray for them, to lend a listening ear, to be a shoulder to cry on, and to just spend time with them if needed.

To those around me, I want you to know you can come to me when needed.  If you send me a text needing prayer, know that I am stopping what I am doing to say a prayer.  If you need me at all, please don't hesitate to ask.  If you need advice, feel free to send a text or message.  I know with the hours I work it may be difficult, but know I will find the time for you.  My new years word this year is intentional, and that's exactly what I am trying to be more of....more intentional about praying for you, more intentional with spending time with you, and more intentional spending time with God. Please don't ever think I'm too busy for you!!!     

Titus 2:3-5

"Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that is appropriate for someone serving the Lord.  They must not go around speaking evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers.  Instead they should teach others what is good.  These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands.  Then they will not bring shame on the word of God." Titus 2: 3-5

I am so thankful for the women at my church for being great role models for me on how to be a mother and wife that honors God.  I pray that I can also be that type of woman to other women in our church as well as to non Christian woman.  I pray that I live in a Christian manner that will teach others how to be a homemaker, wife and mother after God's heart.  I know I make mistakes often and that I have a lot more learning to do, a lot more practice, and more praying and reading my Bible to be the woman God created me to be....a woman that God can used as a mentor to other woman.  I pray that I can be that woman that prays for other women's journeys of life...pray for their relationship with God, pray for their kids and husbands, their ministries and their careers.  I pray that I can be the encouragement to other women, that these women at my church are to me.  I pray that they can see Christ through me and how I live.  If you are a new Christian, a newlywed, or a new mother, I want to pray for you and be an encouragement to you. I pray that God will also be able to use you some day in the same way...as a prayer warrior and encouragement to other young Christian women!