This past week my family and I had the privilege of staying with a lady named Mrs. Carolyn while we attended a mission conference. I am always a little hesitant and nervous about staying in the homes of others, but many times we are tremendously blessed by the opportunity.
Mrs. Carolyn is a sixty-something year old lady who lives in Alabama. As we began talking to her, Mrs. Carolyn’s love for the Lord became evident. She could not stop talking about the way He has blessed her. We also found that she had a tremendous burden for souls. These are just a few things she does now (in her 60”s) to reach souls for the Lord Jesus Christ.
*She walks around the neighborhood everyday talking to her neighbors: inviting them to the Church and telling them about the Lord.
*She goes to ballparks, bus stations, grocery stores, etc. just to pass out tracks and witness to the lost.
*She has been a foster parent to over fourty children. All but one, professed Christ while living with her.
*She moves every five years so that she can get to know and witness to new people. She really loves her neighbors and doesn’t give up on them.
*She sits and thinks about ways to reach more people. For example, she cleans houses for a little extra money. Because of her age, she does not have much work to do, but has decided to hire a helper so that she can witness to her as they ride back and forth to the houses.
*Needless to say, she gives to missions, prays, prays and prays, and she does whatever she can for the missionaries whenever they come through.
Mrs. Carolyn is a woman that doesn’t have a lot physically speaking, but in heaven, she has an abundance of treasure. Many families have been saved and are now serving the Lord because of one little old lady with a humble attitude and a servant’s heart. She is truly an inspiration to me. I hope her story will inspire you as well.
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