God Bless You!

 by Macy Johnson

“The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man;

it searches out his inmost being.”

(Proverbs 20:27 NIV)

 

The Holy Spirit leads me to places where He wants to serve with me. He knows what others need before I do. He searches their spirits and leads me to be a blessing to them.

 

Our son’s seven-year-old son visited us for two weeks this summer. He attended our church’s vacation Bible school and asked questions about my relationship with my heavenly Father. We talked about my daily love letters to God. As I explained the layout of each chapter in God Sightings, Noah asked me to title this chapter, “God Bless You!”

 

“God Bless You!” reminded me of my trip to Peru to visit one of my Compassion International children, Mario. I wanted to be able to tell people I would meet that God loved them. I asked a hotel employee what I could say in their language that would bless others. He suggested I greet them with “Dios te bendiga!” which is “God Bless You!” in Spanish. I believed I was sent to Peru for a special assignment known only to God.

 

All people on earth were dreamed of by God and created to be a blessing to those around them. My mother often reminded me of this fact. She was a wonderful example of putting the needs of others before my own.

 

Nothing in my life is hidden from my heavenly Father. He searches my thoughts long before I even have them and weaves them into a beautiful, unique tapestry that will bless people around me. He then tells me to go and serve in His kingdom in His stead.

 

I will try to be a blessing to others today as the Holy Spirit guides and blesses me. I hope you will, too!