Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Pay it Forward

Find a way to pay it forward. You’ve been encouraged in your God-sized dreams by your sisters here the last few months. How can you spread that encouragement forward by investing in other dreamers? It can be small and simple or BIG and wild. Ask God what you can do and get creative.

I just love how God coordinates things in my life! As I thought about this new blog direction I wasn't sure just what I was going to do. I prayed and thought and nothing seemed to jump out at me. I should know by now that God is never late {though I must admit in my life He seems to just squeak in at the last moment sometimes!}

 On Sunday at church we had a woman, a huge God-sized dreamer, come and share her dream. She was a MK {missionary kid} and also a Missionary herself and knows first hand the intensity and hours of full-time service and the great need for a little time to recharge her batteries. So she has dreamed the God-sized dream and created a place for Missionaries, pastors and their families to rest and renew their spirits, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

She has taken the gift God has blessed her with, hospitality, and used it to serve the servants of the Lord so they can return to their mission field renewed. What a dreamer! Her place is located in Vrbovce, Slovakia, she shared pictures of before and after of the house where she offers a retreat.
This is the wonderful sister dreamer Amber Stark. The website is here. My husband and I are so excited to come along side and be "silent partners". There are so many ways to "encourage" her. We can send books {they have a hard time getting books in English there}, we can send care packages {chocolate chips are a huge hit as she bakes cookies} and we can also support her for a day by sending funds. We are so excited that we are choosing a couple of ways to help her to continue on with her dream.
 
 
God is so good that he allows us to help another dreamer continue dreaming, and along the way we are blessed also.
 



7 comments:

  1. What a cool idea! My husband and I were missionaries for several years, and it was always such a blessing when someone thought of us and supported or blessed us in an unexpected way. I know you will be a blessing to her! Have a wonderful week, friend! :)

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    1. You always surprise me with the things you have done! Have a blessed week my dear friend!

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  2. What an awesome encouragment you are not only to Amber but also to the people she serves. I have never felt called to be a missionary but we can all serve by supporting those that are called.

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    1. I have never felt called either but it is a way to further the word to those that haven't heard.

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  3. God's timing is perfect! He always amazes me when He answers so specifically and so clearly!
    Thanks for sharing....and for answering the Lord's call to love others! Blessings on your day sister dreamer!

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    1. You are such and encouragement to me. Thanks.

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  4. That's awesome! I love hearing stories of how people use their gifts to be a blessing to others. And that you are encouraging her in her God sized dream is such a blessing to her I know. Blessings Dream Sister!

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