Hold Hope for One at a Time
Large scope issues like immigration reform often overwhelm us. We don’t know the answers, and don’t feel we could make a difference even if we did.
But when we can’t hold hope for all, can we at least hold hope for one?
Brian finally made it to the U.S. a few months ago. After years of applications, interviews, and waiting, he arrived in Alabama from Vietnam to care for his aging mother here.
But his English skills need improving. As one of the English as a Second Language volunteers, I’ve been assigned to help him improve.
It’s been an interesting journey. For both of us.
“The Theology of One – When You Can’t Help All, Help One“
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I’m writing today at Do Not Depart for our #PracticalTheology series. What we think about God directly affects how we hope for and serve others.
Will you join me there for the rest of the story?
This is Day 14 of my #Write28Days series on #PracticingHope.
This is so good and true, Lisa! Many of my friends in the season of pouring into just one or two (or three or four) little ones in their homes will be so blessed by this! Sharing on Twitter and Facebook today!
Yes, yes, and yes! I love the concept of pouring into whoever God puts in front of us. BTW, my mom leads the ESL at her church and loves it. Such a blessings to the many who need it! Thanks for the encouragement, Lisa!
In high school I was an ESL volunteer. It was a class my high school offered. Love working with the middle school students — great memories.
My DIL is an ESL teacher in Oregon. This is such a valuable service you are providing. It is God’s light shining through you, pouring God’s love into those who benefit from your service.
Lovely post. Because I’m a homemaker who stays home most of the time, I tend to overlook the small things I can do for people I see. I realize my main service is to my family at this season of life, but I still want to help outside my home too.
You have reminded me that even if it’s just a little bit, it still counts.
Just one – such a good place to start ❤️ thanks for the inspiration, Lisa.
Blessings,
Lori