Seeing Jesus in Others

2/24/2021 

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (ESV)

Prayer is a mighty and amazing thing, and something that you can actually feel when people are lifting you up. I had a potentially stressful day ahead of me today. I asked several people for prayer to help me through my OCD triggers, which are often my biggest battle. The day put me in unfamiliar territory around many people, which I have not experienced since the Covid lockdowns last March. It could have gone badly for sure; it certainly has in the past, and I know that people were concerned. Well, thank you Jesus! The prayers of the faithful were powerful, because I received the peace that passes all understanding, and that can only come from God. No fear or anxiety invaded my mind, my spirit, or my body. Amazing grace. 

There is such power in prayer, especially when we are pouring our hearts out in intercession for one another. It is a true honor, great responsibility, massive privilege, and abundant blessing to come before the Creator in prayer. It doesn't matter where we are or what we are doing, God is always there, and He always hears us. I am so humbled and blessed that others pray for me, reach out to me, and love me. I see Jesus in all these wonderful people.

One of the dear sisters in Christ I know is actually going through a immensely traumatic time in her own life, yet she still reached out to me today. She just wanted to check in and let me know she was praying for me. When I updated her about the amazing peace I received, and how God helped me through, she rejoiced for me and with me. It always astounds me how God gives some individuals such tender hearts that they can come out of themselves and their own hardship to reach out in love to others. It is at these time that I truly see the love of Christ in this world.