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A Message Of Care
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by Heather Tate
o you experience moments in your life that nudge
anything to the friends I share them with, and that is okay.
you to reach out to someone special? Maybe you
I do know, however, that the responses my friends share
haven’t spoken to them in a while; maybe you
with me are of great significance to me. Through these small
have a nagging concern to check in or simply say, “Hi!
actions, moments of checking in with a friend, I understand
I’m thinking of you today.” Allow me to go a step further
I am following through an action in faith with obedience
and ask, when you feel this nudge to reach out to someone
when I reach out to my friends.
special, do you act on it, or do you let the moment pass you by? Consider if this was a divinely inspired moment or task God has whispered to you for a specific reason. I often feel the nudge to reach out to someone. It shows up as a feeling; suddenly, someone will pop into my head as if their name has been called out to me. Then I have a sudden urge to reach out to them via text, messenger, or email. The time spent following through with the action is a blessing to me, and it doesn’t take long. I hope it is a blessing to those I reach out to as well: a quick message to share a special moment with a friend. Those moments occur quite often, where it just seems like I need to reach out to a friend. Sometimes, there is a specific message to share.
I want to encourage you to reach out to those who pop
Sometimes, I just want to let them know I am thinking of
up in your thoughts. Simply let them know you care and
them. Other times, the thought occurs because of something
you are thinking of them: not because you need something
we have in common. Occasionally, I feel a direct message
from them but because you want to encourage them.
that comes to my heart and head with a burden I need to
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast,
tell this friend with purpose and intention. I try diligently to
immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because
not allow these moments to pass me by because I don’t want
you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1
to miss the significance of what God may be doing through
Corinthians 15:58). I firmly believe you will be blessed
this small manner of care. Sometimes, a friend responds
through the action of reaching out to a friend who suddenly
with something I need to hear. Therefore, the action in
pops into your thoughts. Be a blessing to those you think of
obedience becomes an unexpected gift in return.
with a simple message showing you care.
Most recently, there has been a pattern to the connection God. I may never know if my short, simple messages mean
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About The Author
that can only be divine inspiration. This is a gift given by
Heather Tate is the founder and president of Intricate Umbrella Inc, a Public Relations and Communications company. Heather’s desire is to help anyone fulfill their true purpose in life through education and personal development. To find out more about Intricate Umbrella Inc and services offered, visit IntricateUmbrella.com or email Heather@IntricateUmbrella.com.
