Aug 22 min read

🎧 Summer Speedos | A Lifeline In The Midst of Crisis

Description

Ever wondered how one small act of kindness can transform lives? Listen to this incredible story of a mother and her three daughters who escaped a violent situation with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Through the amazing connections facilitated by CarePortal, a community came together to provide essential support, from clothes and food to heartfelt encouragement and spiritual guidance.

As this family navigates their way through temporary housing and immense struggles, they experience the profound love and support from a united church community.

PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

CORRESPONDING JOURNEY WITH PRAYER:

Practical Faith: Extending God’s Love through Acts of Kindness

Passage

2 Corinthians 9:8

ESV (English Standard Version)

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

NLT (New Living Translation)

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

NIV (New International Version)

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Ask Yourself

"How can I be more aware of the needs around me and trust God to use me to meet those needs this week?"

Walk it Out

Reflect

Meditate on 2nd Corinthians 9:8 and consider how God's abundant blessings in your life can empower you to perform every good work.
Reflect on how you can trust Him to provide all you need to serve others.

Engage

Look for practical ways to meet someone's needs this week, whether it's offering a meal, a listening ear, or any form of support.
Do it with a heart filled with God's love.

Pray

Pray for those who are hesitant to ask for help, that they may experience God's provision in unexpected ways.
Pray for greater awareness and sensitivity to the needs in your community.
Pray for your heart to grow in generosity, trusting God to provide abundantly as you give.