Monday Morning Post: Gently Nudging
This past month I've been the recipient of a number of gentle nudges from a work related friend. These nudges were to keep me abreast of changes regarding an upcoming engagement that I had. They also were to remind me of things I needed to get done.
I found the first one to be a loving gesture. One that was genuinely concerned about my feelings. I was really taken by it, almost embarrassingly grateful by the loving and considerate heart behind it.
Each proceeding one immediately brought a smile to my face, and once even lifted me up from a troubling morning. I almost found myself disappointed when a few days would roll by without one.
It's occurred to me that this simple phrase incorporates elements of all nine fruits of the spirit ...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23).
Is there any doubt why it affected me that way? Why it lifted me up? Why it brought a smile to my face? Why I started to look for that email, the one that included it each day?
This past month I've been the recipient of a number of gentle nudges from a work related friend. These nudges were to keep me abreast of changes regarding an upcoming engagement that I had. They also were to remind me of things I needed to get done.
I found the first one to be a loving gesture. One that was genuinely concerned about my feelings. I was really taken by it, almost embarrassingly grateful by the loving and considerate heart behind it.
Each proceeding one immediately brought a smile to my face, and once even lifted me up from a troubling morning. I almost found myself disappointed when a few days would roll by without one.
It's occurred to me that this simple phrase incorporates elements of all nine fruits of the spirit ...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23).
As my quest to share love, spread love, and be love continues I'll be gently nudging those of you who find your gifts supporting me. I can only pray that you are blessed as I have been by their intention.
On a personal note, thanks Jenn for the joy, love and blessing of being gently nudged.
Pray on,
Eddy
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