Even Puppies Need a Pat

[hoosiermama]

Hi PDT

I was so so pleased to read your update. It really struck a chord with me when you said you just hugged your wife. That gesture of a hug showed your strength and it showed how your wife how much you cared. You went beyond the natural reaction of 'proving' your point. It takes a good, strong and special person to just give like that and respond to your loved ones needs in that way. Also, speaking as a woman - or maybe just for me - when you are that overwrought a hug can go a looong way. Actions rather than words...

Wow, I'm really impressed.

Wow -- thanks. I was thinking about this this morning while driving and praying. I am humbled by my ability to do this, and I FULLY acknowledge that this is NOT me "in my flesh," so to speak, but rather God answering my prayer to "please help me," and the Holy Spirit working thru me.

Trust me, this was NOT what I felt like doing at the moment, LOL!!!

Puppy

Yes!! This is what doing ministry is like--you pray and open yourself and find yourself doing and saying things that didn't first pass through your brain. Lean on that!! If you are open it will happen, over and over and over. If you don't know what to do or say or you feel overwhelmed, just empty yourself of yourself, leave agendas at the door, open your heart to the Spirit and miracles WILL happen. I promise--I've experienced it.
In fact, you will begin to count on it!