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It's Saturday evening, and I am just home from church. I asked the Lord to lead me to His choice to receive my bracelet, since my desire to give it away at church last Saturday hadn't worked out.…

It's Saturday evening, and I am just home from church. I asked the Lord to lead me to His choice to receive my bracelet, since my desire to give it away at church last Saturday hadn't worked out. When a young woman sat next to me, I felt she might be the one, and as the service progressed, I became more sure. She had beautiful eyes, but she had the look of someone who was in shock, and I kept having the impression that she had trust issues. At the end of the service (I had already taken the bracelet off) I asked if I could talk with her for a moment, and told her I felt that the Lord wanted me to give her the bracelet, and asked if she would accept it. When she said she would, I put it on her wrist and told her that I believed that the line of small hearts would remind her of God's love for her, and bring her the love of people who cared about her. We hugged and when I asked her name she told me, and I realized that she was French speaking from her accent. I felt such a sadness in her, and it was that sadness that gave me the courage to approach her, but I'm glad I did. I am trying to learn to be more obedient to the still small voice of the Lord when I feel prompted to take action. So many times in the past I've not had the courage to follow through, but that is changing. I am realizing that my goal is for giving to just flow from the situation, without it being a big deal. I think that is why I am struggling with expressing my thoughts and feelings about it in a blog. For me, that makes it a bigger deal than I feel comfortable with. Yet on the other hand I do realize the value in sharing with caring people of like mind. It is clear I need to change my perspective so as not to limit my growth. Let me make it clear: I don't have an issue with other people sharing, in fact their doing so is helping me realize that I need to let go of the self-consciousness I feel about discussing this issue publicly. Blessings to all.

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Comment by Elly Rose on October 18, 2009 at 6:26am
This was a great story and a wonderful give to this young lady. Thanks for sharing it.
Comment by Paula Swenson on October 18, 2009 at 12:01am
As someone who lives far away from my home country, I can assure you that your gift was SO meaningful to that young woman. Continue to follow your instincts and continue to inspire us all by sharing about it, it is truly another give.
peace~Paula
Comment by genuine, wwt, welcomer on October 17, 2009 at 10:49pm
I am glad you are seeing the value of sharing.
I hope you will continue to share with us.

Giving the bracelet away sounds like a wonderful experience. I think you gave her more than just a bracelet. There was a hug, a reminder of love from God and love from others ... perhaps a message on sharing and caring, an example of giving ....
Comment by Dawn wwt on October 17, 2009 at 8:51pm
i think it's great that you listened to your heart and reached out to this young woman. so often we hold back for fear of being rejected or of appearing foolish. the bracelet will help her to remember that there are people who care, and that God loves her. Hugs, Dawn

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