FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

As have sent many sympathy cards this year,

was reminded of this poem.

Find a way to reach out to those hurting.

For Such a Time as This

composed by Judy Janowski

February 15, 2008

Everyone you know

knows heartaches and woes -

physical,

emotional,

financial,

relational,

spiritual.

Heavy burdens

and real concerns.

Refrain:

For such a time as this

God has you on His list.

There is someone you know whose wish

is “please, someone care,” so don’t miss

this opportunity to be like Christ.

God has appointed you for such a time as this.

Everyday someone

loses someone -

fathers, mothers,

sisters, brothers,

husbands, wives -

from their lives.

Their tomorrows

are filled with sorrows.

Refrain

Rather spring, summer,

autumn or winter

every season

there’s someone

who needs Christ in their life.

For such a time as this

you can be like Christ.

Chorus

Be a Barnabas -

an encourager, yes -

someone needs you

to be like Christ, to

hold a hand,

send a note,

to give a gift,

or spirits lift.

Refrain

Someone encouraged you

so be an encourager to

your neighbors,

and strangers,

your old friends,

and new friends.

Today don’t miss

such a time as this.

Refrain

...for such a time as this...

Esther 4:14

...Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement)...

Acts 4:36

Be an encourager.