John’s story is kind of simple but totally awesome at the same time. He was one of the people who shared at the Samaritan’s Feet weekend in an interview with Manny Ohonme.
People are served all around the world by Samaritan’s Feet. We have seen that here in our community as well as on the recent mission trip I was on. The stories seem to be endless and really inspiring.
Manny and a group were in Burundi which is on the African continent. They went to an orphanage to serve children there. That is the kind of place that needs hope and light. The children brought smiles to all who served, and it was an incredible experience for the residents and the visitors.
One of the children served was a teenager. That boy was John. His story includes being from another country in Africa and having to move due to war. He was separated from his mother but still with his siblings.
The story doesn’t end there. Getting a pair of shoes inspired John to look beyond the clouds and to dream big. He is now living in the United States and helping other dreamers. In fact they thought his mother was dead, and in his story John told about getting a phone call from his mother who had to convince him who she was.
They have since been reunited. John’s story goes on and is big time inspiring. To see the connection that John made to getting a pair of shoes, to being challenged to dream big and to move on in life is awesome.
There are many stories like John’s story. This one was simply shared with us. Powerful, to say the least.
You have a story, too. As we serve others we are creating opportunities and stories for others. We literally inspire hope when we help others dream and know that they are important.
Share your story and help others build their story!
Psalm 145:7 NLT
Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.
1 Peter 3:15 NASB
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;
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