True Christianity

James 1:27 "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this:to visit orphans and widows in their trouble to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

As a single, (almost)divorced mom, in the times of Jesus, I would have been considered a widow. Now, I do not find my plight so painful as the one of a woman whose husband has died, but sometimes I really do see how widow can apply to me as a single mom. Today, yet again, I was "visited in my trouble" by my precious friends Rob and Kelsey. They are humble people who would never exalt themselves for doing something that comes so naturally to them. They give and give and give. They are kind and generous and the love of Christ shines from them.

My car has been acting up for the past month. I knew it was the spark plugs, but I have not had the money or tools to get the problem fixed. Rob took my car this evening and had the spark plugs replaced. He filled my gas tank. Kelsey sat and listened and encouraged me as I shared the struggles of facing divorce and moving out of my house. Mia played happily with their children, who in their generosity bought her a snow cone.

This is a picture of the heart of Christ. This is religion that pleases the Father. They love us and care for us whenever they are able to do so. They listen to the still small voice that leads them to bless others. They choose to give ....of their love, their time, and their finances.

Thank you Jesus for my precious friends, for they reveal your heart to me time and time again.