Sometimes the most important thing you can do is show up. Yesterday I hit the road to meet up with one of our IAFR ministry leaders who is pioneering a new ministry location in Europe. He happened to be about 2 hours away from me, visiting his daughter at college.
We shared a pizza lunch and discussed challenges…family, ministry, and personal. We also talked about opportunities, blessings, dreams, and strategies. Time seemed to go fast but I think we both left encouraged.
Whether it’s in a refugee camp, on the streets of a large urban area among asylum seekers, or in the life of one our teammates, sometimes showing up with a listening ear, an encouraging word, a heartfelt hug, and open hands is the most important thing to do. I really like that part of my role.
Question…where are you showing up?