Don't Miss a Blessing

A couple of weeks ago, Sharon from our prayer blanket ministry, invited me to go with her to deliver a prayer blanket. It was going to someone that was in close proximity to the church office, so I said yes. I thought, why not, it won't take long and it is right near here. It was close to time for me to leave the office and I had things to do after I got off work. It won't take long, I thought...
I got in the car with Sharon and off we went for the delivery. I knew the person we were delivering to but still didn't know what to expect. I had never been on an "official" prayer blanket delivery before with the leader of the blanket ministry team.
We arrived to a warm welcome into the household. Sharon was a professional and I sat on the person's couch amazed at how she presented the blanket, explained the ministry and placed the blanket open on the person. She prayed for the person eloquently. I teared up and couldn't speak. I really don't know who was blessed more, me or the person who actually got the blanket. I forgot all about the "time" and immersed myself in the moment. I was so thankful I said yes and accompanied Sharon that day. I was truly blessed. Nothing else I did that day mattered but that.
How many times have I been "too busy" or "not involved" with things to miss a blessing like I could have missed that day. It taught me a valuable lesson again, not to pass up something that could be a very meaningful moment. I only need to take the time and do it. God will show up, every time.
Let your "yes" come more frequent to those things that might "take a little time" but could make your day all the more blessed. We never know what God has in store for us.

PLUG FOR THE BLANKET MINISTRY:
The prayer blanket ministry could use more volunteers, sewers and such. The demand is high and these ladies work very hard to touch so many with the ministry. I've seen the results first hand. The stories they can tell are amazing. See Sharon if you can help them. It is an awesome ministry of PUMC and God blessed!
Mary Jane