Keep Being Available and Aware

Matthew 5:16 NASB, “Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

A coworker was sharing last week about an encounter she had with a lady while coming out of the doctor’s office. She said the lady was crying, so she stopped to ask her if she was ok. Once they began talking, she found out the lady was upset because she had received several diagnoses from her doctor and the prognosis wasn’t good.

During the conversation, the lady also revealed that she had become angry with the Lord over the years and therefore had turned away from him, especially after the death of her husband. She said she knew that she really needed to get back in touch with the Lord. My coworker had the opportunity to encourage the lady, offer her some comfort, and pray with her.

Photo by: Kaique Rocha of the Netherlands 🇳🇱

I was thankful to hear my coworkers testimony. It was an encouragement to remain available and aware because we never know who God will bring across our path that needs to know about His love.

I heard a minister say recently, “it’s not about our ability, it’s about our availability.” The Holy Spirit will give us the ability we need. He will give us the words and power to help others.

God may not always bring a stranger your way, it could be someone you already know who needs your love and attention. It could be a family member, a friend, a coworker, a neighbor or someone you see sitting alone during the service at your church, who could use a word of encouragement. We just need to remain available and aware.

Photo by: TimaMiroshnichenko of Poland 🇵🇱

As we seek the Lord and grow in intimacy with Him, our desire and concern for others will also grow. Part of being available and aware, means we must go beyond our own ideas of what our faith should look like, and instead open our hearts and our lives to what God wants us to do. He wants to stretch our faith in ways we may not have yet considered. Of course this may interrupt our plans or lead us out of our comfort zones. However, God is pleased when we walk by faith and has promised to reward us when we diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 NLT,“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.”

I love that God doesn’t leave us alone to complete anything He calls us to do. He is with us through the presence of His Holy Spirit and we can pray continuously as we go through our day (1 Thessalonians 1:17). We serve a God who loves us and will supply our every need (Philippians 4:19).

Heavenly Father,

Help us to make you a priority each day. Create in us a clean heart. A heart that is available to you and aware of the ways you are working in our lives. Help us to be willing and ready to share your love with those around us. Give us the courage to embrace the opportunities you bring our way to be a light in a dark world. Thank you for the love you give us that makes a difference in our lives each day.

In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Author: Dawn

The love of Jesus will never fail you. Thank you for visiting my blog.

33 thoughts on “Keep Being Available and Aware”

  1. To have a heart that is available and aware of the ways God is working in and around us – I love that Dawn. As you mentioned it is not our ability but our availability.
    A good reminder today, Dawn 💙💐

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  3. There is a song I like by Elevation Worship called Available. I haven’t listened to it in a while, but your post brought it to mind. Thank you for sharing this, Dawn. Such a meaningful reminder to keep our hearts open to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to lead us each day and each moment. We never know when God might put an opportunity in front of us to spread His light to the world around us.

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  4. I love what you wrote here, Dawn. God really will open up so many doors of opportunity for us to share Him with others and to encourage others if we just open our hearts and arms to Him every day. Like you said, it’s not our ability but our availability. Amen! 

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    1. Thank you! Life changes in many ways for the better when we allow ourselves to be available to the Lord. We can truly make a difference for others and in our own lives. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. ❤️

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  5. This is so true, Dawn! I know when I’m drawing closer to the Lord and seeking Him, I am automatically reminded of those around me. I begin praying for friends and family and reaching out to see if they need prayers. Thank you for your post today!

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    1. You’re welcome Amber! That is wonderful that you take time to pray for and reach out to your loved ones. Staying close to the Lord keeps us so aware. Blessings! 💕

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  7.  “it’s not about our ability, it’s about our availability.”  this stood out the most to me! We sometimes think we aren’t equipped enough in terms of our ability but our availability alone is enough to make an impact… Just like a bright star in the night, our presence alone can brighten someone’s day. Keep being a light to us Dawn your words are so high vibrational…God bless 🙏

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    1. There is a lot to keep us distracted nowadays but making sure we’re available does make a difference. Thanks a lot! I will do my best. And God bless you too! 🤗

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  8. Being available and aware is what I consider responding to divine appointments. I think God gives us opportunities to help; we need to be aware and available. God gives us the ability we just need to respond. Great post, Dawn! 💗🌺

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