Encouraged

I was encouraged by a conversation earlier tonight when someone said to me that I had a gift to help others understand God's love for the poor and needy and to help them move out into a life of love and compassion for the poor and needy. I was encouraged because this is a great desire of mine and I believe it is an essential part of my calling.  I pray that I will be faithful to this calling and I pray that I will allow God to make me effective in this calling. I pray also that I will put in the effort that is necessary to make this calling effective!