Good moments, mixed with hard ones. And a constant tug on our hearts... Will we choose joy? Or will we choose offense? Peace? Or heaviness and anxiety? Guard our hearts? Or let all of it in...
One day at work, I got a text from someone across the miles. I've watched her grow up. Been blessed to be connected at the heart. And walked some hard times with her too.
I thought about her and typed out a text. Then I deleted it.
I started thinking..."she has plenty of people to encourage her. She doesn't need your words."
So I kept going about my day, and let it go.
That night she was in my dream, we were laughing and at the beach. It was a sweet dream.
The next morning, I got a text from her.
A sweet, encouraging text. A reminder of times following Jesus together. Thanking me for pouring into her life. And sharing that she dreamed about me too.
Coincidence? I don't think so. I believe when God connects hearts, they are forever connected. The enemy can do his best to divide. Our humanness can keep us from reaching out. Time can pass and distance can seem far.
But Jesus loves for us to love one another. He nudges our hearts for one another.
I needed that heart hug. I didn't realize how badly I needed it until it came. But I needed it. And I'm grateful for Jesus and how he loves us. Maybe she needed my words too. I'm sad I didn't listen.
Do you feel Him nudging your heart today? Maybe it doesn't seem rational. Maybe it doesn't make sense. Your mind may try and talk you out of it.
But consider this... The someone on the other side may be in need of encouragement in a bad way. It could make all the difference. Don't discount the effect of your words.
Reach out :)
❤️ Christa
