People need people

Hello, world!

There's this old song that says people need people.  Is that ever true?

I was voted most bashful in my high school senior class.  I am introverted (counseling major here) and fairly independent.

But, I need people.  I love people.  See, recently and unintentionally, I hurt someone's feelings.  She wasn't a family member.   She wasn't a coworker.  She was even a friend (yet!).  But, she was and is a sweet child of God!  After working it out and apologizing to her, she is becoming quite the confidant!  You see, I didn't know that I needed her in my life, but God did.

I need people in my life!  Not only those that have the biggest influence (family, friends, church, coworkers, students) but those everyday acquaintances, only-know-via-Facebook friends.  Yes, I need them in my life.

That college-age student working at Walmart, who called this mid-30s woman a "young lady".  I need him in my life.

That person who always smiles at me at the convenient store.  I need her in my life.

The older gentleman, whom I only know through my father-in-law.  The one that waves at me everyday.  I need him in my life.

You see God has called us to be a light unto these people and to love them as He loves us.  For some people, we may be the only Jesus they see!  How awesome would it be for them to see Jesus in us?

You!   Yes, you!  You that are reading this... I need you in my life!  May God poor out His blessings on you.  And, the next time you see anyone, may you truly see them as God sees them: His!