Why you should never grow weary

Got this note via Facebook the other day. The only explanation for something like this is God. I offer it here (by permission of the author) to encourage anyone who is investing his/her life in the next generations (including parents and grandparents).

Dear Bill,

WOW! I am completely floored at how GOD has had me come across your path!!!! You may not remember me, but boy do I remember you! I was only 12 years old when you helped lead me to the LORD at an AWANA group meeting in Streator back in April of 1987! Over 23 years has passed and I have not yet and never will forget you. I went on to graduate from Judson University as a Youth Ministry major. I got married and now have 4 beautiful children of my own. God has blessed my family and I know the Holy Spirit is alive in my family today! My wife and I attend church in McHenry, IL, and love it. We are excited because GOD has us on a wild journey in our faith and we are sold out to HIM—just in AWE of His mighty power!

I just want to tell you how thankful I am to you for surrendering your life to Christ many years ago! I know GOD always has His plans for us and I am forever grateful that you listened loud and clear. Thank you brother!

Dan Estes
I Hope this note below does two things for you:

1. Encourages your heart... so that you do not grow weary when it comes to investing your short life into the next generations.


2. Makes you breathe a prayer of worship and praise to God... for only He can do this stuff. To Him be the glory alone.

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