\u201cBecause of the Lord\u2019s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end.\u201d Lamentations 3:22 CSB
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I am not one of those people who thinks about taking meals to others in need. I\u2019m not quite sure why I\u2019m like this. But I have people in my life who have this gift, and it amazes me. My tennis partner has this gift. If she hears of someone that is sick, she takes a meal. If there is someone who is coming home off of a long trip, she takes a meal. Whether it\u2019s newlyweds coming home from their honeymoon, or a friend who has lost her husband, she takes a meal. A few weeks ago, we had a friend who was struggling. When I found out I immediately called to let my partner know. She stopped in for a visit two days later to see what she needed. I\u2019m not sure if this comes from being a mom, which she is and I\u2019m not, or if it\u2019s just the way God makes us. I do know, her actions of love are so immediate, so sincere, and they always bring comfort. My goal is to be more like her. Although, I can\u2019t cook nearly as well as she does, so there is that.
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Here are some tips to keep in mind when you\u2019re sending a meal to someone, they come from an article on Thriving Home, written by Polly. First off, do what you love. Whatever your go to dish is, do it. Mine is lasagna, it\u2019s one thing I make well, if I\u2019m making a meal for someone, they\u2019re getting lasagna. Polly\u2019s second tip is drop off a freezer meal, something they can have later. Also why I do lasagna, easily frozen. Polly also suggests taking something that transports easily, or a dry meal. A dry meal is where some of the ingredients are uncooked, so there is some prep work required with them. If you don\u2019t have time or don\u2019t want to cook, send or drop off a gift card to a restaurant, order a pizza to be delivered or pick up carry out. Another option is to offer to go to the grocery store for them and pick up whatever they want or need. And, there are websites where you can actually send a meal to them with a click of the mouse.
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When we reach out to someone in need, we\u2019re being God in the flesh for them. We\u2019re extending His mercy to them, whatever their situation may be. The Lord creates people who deliver casseroles effortlessly because they are an extension of His love. He is faithful, and they are His servants putting His word into action. If you\u2019re like me, and not go to casserole girl, it doesn\u2019t mean He isn\u2019t using you in some other way. A person can only eat so many casseroles, but they are always in need of prayer and support in other ways. I am the go to note girl, my first inclination is to write a note letting them know I\u2019m praying for them, God loves them and so do I. Today though, I\u2019m going to try and take a meal to someone in need, or order them a pizza, it could go either way. Have fun with it!
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