Support….
None of us can do it alone. God sends special people into our lives to do his will. We need encouragers, faith builders, shepherds, confidants, intercessors, friends, pals, helpmates, the list goes on and on. God has richly blessed me with all the above, and many of them came in the form of photography buddies. Jim Begley, Chuck Summers, Raymond Jabola, there have been blessedly many. One has been extra special, Carl Turner. Carl is one of those rare individuals, that can weep at the drop of a hat, he is that devoted to God, that committed to His walk, that determined not to let “Him” down.
Many people encourage us, and lift us up, Carl inspires me! Carl doesn’t tell you he is committed, he shows you, he doesn’t say he loves you, he shows you. He is not afraid to suggest something others wouldn’t be bold enough to suggest. I appreciate many things, I’m thankful for many things, but I cherish this kind of friend. At the end of the day, you come to realize that God, in His infinite wisdom knows what me need the most, and He always supplies it!
How are you fitting into God’s plans, are you working as an encourager? Are you asking God who needs you, who needs what you can give? Are you asking God to show you what He desires from your life for others, are you willing, Carl is! You can be too!
Blessed,
the pilgrim
This entry was posted on Friday, March 16th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
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Thanks for the post… I needed the encouragement today…
We all do!
What a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to a friend. And an insightful and accurate one, too. On meeting Carl at the Shaker Village 2011 event, I was immediately inspired by his warmth, sincerity and commitment. His prayer at the close of the New England 2011 event was a joy that I remember very often.
Thanks Susan,
I agree and we hold dear thoughts of you as well!