I was working in my office yesterday when my secretary let me know that one of our church pastors wanted to see me for "two shakes of a lamb's tail." I smiled. This is not the first time Lois has made that request. She came in and sat down with me at my committee table and said, "I just thought I'd drop by and see how you're doing." We had a good chat, sharing back and forth in ways that were oh-so-good for me, and then she prayed for me and went on her way.
Lois seems to know that "two shakes of a lamb's tail" is just what her parishioners need. That's all the time it takes for her calm spirit and gentle voice to make a difference.
I would hope that everyone would have an encourager who drops by for "two shakes of a lamb's tail" from time to time. It's good for the soul.
Lois sounds like a person with an important ministry.
ReplyDeleteLois IS a person with an important ministry. Her calm voice and gentle smile have slowed my racing, impatient heart on more than one occasion, and I miss seeing her regularly. A special lady, that one...with a special gift for ministry.
ReplyDelete(Of course, that is assuming it's the same Lois I'm thinking of.) :)
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