Bert moped around feeling depressed...
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Bert moped around feeling depressed. He wasn't sure why he felt the way he did but he
could not shake it. His doctor could not find anything physically wrong with him, so he
encouraged Bert to seek professional counseling. Having someone to talk with helped for
a while, but after a month or so Bert slipped into feeling down about everything. He
could not pinpoint any reason why he was feeling down.
One day at church, the pastor shared about a local need at a home for women and children. There was a list of household items needed along with toys and games for the children. Transportation was also occasionally needed as well. Bert volunteered to help although he was not sure exactly how he could help.
Helping other people soon lifted him out of his funk. He played checkers with some of the children. He ran errands for the women. He sat and talked with women affirming and assuring them that they would make it through their dilemma -- that God was with them. He realized that what he was saying came from the Lord Jesus and he also recognized that what he was saying he needed to hear as well.
In a strange way Bert touched the master's hem and was healed.
One day at church, the pastor shared about a local need at a home for women and children. There was a list of household items needed along with toys and games for the children. Transportation was also occasionally needed as well. Bert volunteered to help although he was not sure exactly how he could help.
Helping other people soon lifted him out of his funk. He played checkers with some of the children. He ran errands for the women. He sat and talked with women affirming and assuring them that they would make it through their dilemma -- that God was with them. He realized that what he was saying came from the Lord Jesus and he also recognized that what he was saying he needed to hear as well.
In a strange way Bert touched the master's hem and was healed.
