A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Proverbs 25:11)

Let’s talk about encouragement (yes, it’s a big change from my recent downer attitude). I have writing about the pain, fears, and disappointments that I have been feeling lately. Today I realized something beautiful. Every time that my heart was aching and hurting, God either provided comfort or a word of encouragement. He didn’t just use tangible friends and family. He used my virtual WordPress friends as well (you guys ROCK!). Encouragement is so needed, it helps to remind us that God meets us right at the point of the need. It doesn’t always have to be miraculous, sometimes it is in the simple things that we see His hand the clearest. Today my friend Jackie was telling me the story of her day. Yesterday she was fine, bouncy, happy, and had the energy of 1000 horses (exaggeration…mine 😉 ). This morning she woke up with chills, fever, and achy everywhere. Her husband is a firefighter today is his on day. She has small children and needed help, but couldn’t find any. Out of the blue her father-in laws drops by and says, “I was in the neighborhood, just thought I’d drop by to see if you needed anything”, and just like that God met her need. I call moments like that a Godcidence. As she told me the story, I realized this, God is alive and active in our lives. He meets the needs when it needs to be met and not a second before. He has encouraged my heart and reminded me that He sees even the most minute of details of my life. He provided my friend with a babysitter, He will surely, absolutely, indubitably take care of me.

“Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrow“ (Luke 12:6-7).

So what’s my plan of attack? Accept God’s encouragement and trust in His LOVE.