Follow the prompting

Acknowledging the prompting, that familar feeling we have all had, can be the most valuable choice we make some days.  Sometimes when thinking along through the day, a person comes to mind. We wonder how they are, what might be happening with them, and then we go on. What if instead, we followed the prompting? 

One day, I had the privilege of being on the receiving end of someone choosing to follow the prompting.  I know that the Lord lays upon our hearts those that have need. He does this, so we can minister to them, showing His love through our actions. 

She called as I was driving, and since my sporadically functioning cell phone worked, we talked and talked.  I needed that visit so much.  She asked about everything, and I shared about even more.  She followed the prompting in her heart, from the Lord, to check on me. In turn, the abundant blessings that it rained into my soul healed and uplifted my heart.  Discouragement, sadness, unspoken hurts were given a voice, heard, cared about, and I was able to go on with a lighter and uplifted heart.  The Lord saw my need, prompted her heart, and she blessed me abundantly.

There have been many times when the Lord has layed someone upon my heart.  If I had followed that prompting, I could have changed someone's day or maybe even their week.  The Lord could have used my voice to speak His message into their lives.  Simply, as I followed the prompting.