Member letter: ‘Showered with love’

As a member of Samaritan Ministries, I have always enjoyed the opportunity to send cards of encouragement to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Praying for those facing illness, injury, and recuperation was an honor—knowing that I was bringing their cares to our heavenly Father, the awesome God of love and compassion. In our broken world that is filled with so much suffering, we can become discouraged and overwhelmed, and sometimes we feel that we want to do more to help those who seem out of our reach. The reminder that we can and should pray for each other is always a blessing. We know and must remember that He is God Who hears our prayers, and He wants us to draw near to Him during our trials and times of suffering. After some time, I faced my own health crisis as I endured undiagnosed pain for many years. God gave me a wise doctor who was able to diagnose and treat my problem, for which I am thankful. I am also thankful for the experience of pain and confusion (though I confess that I could not always express thankfulness), since it brought me closer to our Father, and strengthened me in many ways. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:8).

During this period, I was so richly blessed by brothers and sisters from all over through SMI, spiritually and financially. Having the financial support lessened the stress and helped me to not worry. Receiving the cards and notes of encouragement was, and is, an unbelievable experience that one cannot understand until they are on the receiving end of the deluge of cards—the outpouring of love. I have truly felt showered with love, with God’s healing hand, and have felt Jesus through this Christian ministry. I thank the staff and all the members for what was done to help me.
Susan