Thursday, November 6, 2008

Giving it Away

November 3

He has been stuck since his last operation. He is on disability, is ending rehab and is totally depressed. I pray for guidance. At lunch he says, “I’m challenged physically but I’m ok mentally and spiritually.”

“You are not OK!” I retort. “ You are caught up in your pain and fears and it is consuming you.” (What made me say this?)

He stares at me. A uncomfortable silence, then he says: “What you are saying is that I have the grace but I’m keeping it to myself. I need to give it away.” I nod. We stand and hug..

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be witnesses to Me.” (Acts 1:8)

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