Jane’s Life Changed After She Found Help at a Food Bank
Jane was just an ordinary person working at a local store until she started experiencing severe pain in her bones and joints. She was only 40 Eventually, she was diagnosed with a medical condition that prevented her from working and landed her on disability. Living on a fixed income was tough, and she could barely make ends meet. She dressed up every day as if she were going to work. Becoming disabled was hard for her to accept at first.
One day, Jane decided to visit a local food bank for help, and it changed her life. The people there were kind and welcoming, providing her with the food she needed and good conversations. As time went on, Jane became a regular visitor to the food bank. She enjoyed talking to the people at the food-bank..
However, after a few months of being a regular, Jane didn’t show up. The volunteers at the food bank began to worry and decided to check up on her. When they arrived at her home, they found her lying on the floor. It turned out that she had been there for days, and no one knew because her kids lived in another state, and she had no one else to rely on. Her cell phone flew across the room when she fell and also came apart.
She dislocated a hip and had to go to the hospital and she was there for several days and people at the food bank even came to visit her.
Fortunately, Jane survived, and her experience made her more grateful for the kindness shown to her by the food bank volunteers. In fact, she was so grateful that she decided to join a local church and found a new purpose Bd also helped at the food bank There, she met new friends and became more involved in her community.
Jane’s life changed for the better after finding help at a local food bank. It not only provided her with food but also with a sense of belonging and hope. Her story shows how important it is to have people in our lives who are willing to lend a helping hand, especially during difficult times.
Are you one person when life is running smoothly, but a different one when you are visited by hardship and suffering? If yes read on. There is hope.
It’s easy to praise God in good times and easy times when everything is running smoothly.
But what about during struggle? School is a struggle, job loss, low bank account or no bank account, kids driving you crazy it seems. The older they get the more you worry, spouse left, illness or death in family , car broke down. So how do you talk to God then? Do you blame him? Or do you stay on the same path..
How do the circumstances you face impact your life? When you encounter difficult situations, pain, or disappointment, do you notice any changes in your behavior or demeanor? Are you the same person when things are going well as when you face hardship and suffering? It’s common to feel discouraged during tough times, but we must remember that our faith can help us stay strong. While trials can temporarily dampen our spirits, we can still find joy in our relationship with Christ and not let troubles steal it away.
The relationship between believers and Jesus Christ remains unchanging, regardless of the circumstances they face. This unshakable foundation is the source of joy in all situations. Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while he was imprisoned, yet his words were filled with joy. Despite being uncertain about his future and enduring the hardships of prison, he encouraged others to “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4). While happiness is dependent on favorable circumstances, joy is rooted in a relationship. Christians have the privilege of experiencing joy in all circumstances because of their relationship with Christ, who sustains them. This joy is different from worldly happiness and is a God-given feeling. When we become children of God through salvation, the Holy Spirit seals us in this relationship. This knowledge empowers us to face difficulties with inner confidence, joy, and contentment even in the darkest valleys. Our circumstances should not dictate our disposition. Focusing on our problems instead of Christ can trap us in a cycle of despair. The apostle Paul had an unmovable foundation of joy in Christ, which allowed him to endure even the harshest conditions. He was imprisoned, unable to spread the gospel, and faced false accusations and an uncertain future. Despite all of this, he found joy in Christ and remained confident in his destiny to be with God, never once complaining or expressing sorrow over his confinement.
Paul’s joy came from his relationship with Jesus, a privilege that Christians share because Christ remains unchanged. Although it’s not natural to rejoice during tough times, Christians are empowered by the Holy Spirit within them to grow during difficult circumstances. Instead of trying to control outcomes, Christians can trust that the Lord will provide for their needs and find joy in Him, which becomes an unshakable foundation.
This joy is a spiritual gift, one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. Sin can hinder our experience of this joy by disobedience to the Spirit.
Joy is rooted in a relationship, whereas happiness is dependent on circumstances. While conditions can change daily, our relationship with Jesus remains unchanging and eternal. Paul’s relationship with Christ allowed him to transcend his difficult surroundings, and this is possible for us too. Even in times of hardship and suffering, God remains steadfastly with us, and joy can be a reality.
When we experience pain, we can still find joy because God walks through our struggles with us. He is in control of our circumstances and works to turn our trials into good. We are never separated from His love, so we can thank Him for what He’s doing in us.
To understand how to find joy in the midst of pain, we can look to 1 Peter 1:3-8, which reminds us that our faith is being refined through trials and will be honored at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Joy is more than a feeling; it’s a deep assurance and confidence that overflows from who we are. We forgot God Is Hope . We are given grace-mercy-bodily-confidentiality-love-cleansing-a new beginning.
Tonight before bed get on your knees and read
Psalms 139:1-6 TPT
Lord, you know everything there is to know about me. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters my mind. You are so intimately aware of me, Lord. You read my heart like an open book and you know all the words I’m about to speak before I even start a sentence! You know every step I will take before my journey even begins. You’ve gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past. You have laid your hand on me! This is just too wonderful, deep, and incomprehensible! Your understanding of me brings me wonder and strength.
We need to get on our knees to show reverence. I know many have physical limitations. But if you can get on your knees. It will transform your prayer life. And the only thing that will kneel is from doing this is PRIDE Pride will say I don’t need this he knows my hurts. If you have something you don’t want to surrender you won’t be able to do this. Because of Pride.
He is the righteous HOLY God and you are to be on bend knee you are acknowledging his holiness, his grace. Be as a small child and get on your knees and say that Bible verse. Do it daily or nightly
The image of Jesus standing at the door, waiting for us to invite him in, is a powerful and symbolic one. It represents the idea that even though God’s love and grace are always available to us, we have to choose to accept them and let them into our lives.
In the Bible, Jesus tells us in Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” This verse captures the heart of the image, as Jesus patiently waits for us to hear his knock and open the door to him.
But why is there no door knob on the door in the picture? Some people might interpret this as Jesus not wanting to force his way into our lives, or respecting our free will to choose whether or not to let him in. Others might see it as a reminder that we have to actively seek Jesus and make the effort to open the door ourselves – it won’t just magically open on its own.
Regardless of how you interpret the image, the message remains the same: Jesus is always ready and willing to enter into our lives and bring us peace, hope, and salvation. We just have to decide to let him in.
So if you’re feeling lost, alone, or uncertain about your faith journey, remember that Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. He wants to come in and share his love with you. Will you open the door and invite him in?”
Joyful Echoes is more than just a blog filled with stories and heartfelt poems—it’s a space dedicated to bringing people closer to God. My heart’s desire is to help cultivate a sincere, obedient relationship with Him because I believe what the world needs most today is more of God’s love and less judgment , anger and hate from others.
Through embracing His Word, we gain a deeper understanding of His love, grace, and mercy. My goal is to encourage you daily—whether through reflections on love, compassion, giving, or receiving God’s grace—and remind you of how much God loves you.
To remind you that life is short and there’s no room for hate and anger and bitterness against family against friends because let’s face it. We don’t know how long we’ll be on this earth and the better humans we are while we’re here the closer we are with God.
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