Aside from sharing your "faith", what is your warmest memory of helping ,or being helped, by a stranger?
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I was driving on the interstate in the rain, and my car hydroplaned and went off the road.  My car ended up flipping over and rolling 3 times over an embankment and ended up in a flooded creek.  No one saw me go over the hill, and I had to climb up that hill, bleeding all over and in and out of consciousness, to get help.  I'll never forget the moment I crested the hill, and right there, immeditately was a man who stopped and helped me.  I was very far from any hospital, and he drove me to the hospital.  He kept me talking because he was afraid if I went unconscious I may not wake up.  He had a daughter my age, and so he kept treating me like he would want someone to treat his own daughter, if she should ever be in such a situation.  He was very gracious to sacrifice his time for me, and to let me in his car, because I was all muddy and bloody.  (sorry to be gross).
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That's a huge open question, but if you are looking for a truly fulfilling experience . . . find someone who needs help and give them a hand. Simple acts of kindness fill your heart with so much joy that you will experience the power of why it truly is "more blessed to give than receive."
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This was really cool.  I had been a Christian at that point for about 2 years.  I was driving to go see a friend who was in a really bad situation and I was praying.  I suddenly realized that I wasn't speaking English anymore.  I didn't know what I was saying, but I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit warming me and a calming sense washed over me.  I also knew just what to say and do when I saw my friend.  I've never been the same since.
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That its wonderful and that God can help you in many ways.
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faith has a big part to do in helping me love life. I'm not saying I'm a saint and do this everyday, but when I try to notice all the small blessings, it really adds up and helps me be happy.\n\nIf you're wanting to do something new, has there always been something you've been wanting to try or pick up in knowing more about a certain subject/activity you've always were curious about? For my boyfriend, it's motorcycles. Me, ballroom dancing. Another friend, poetry. Etc. Etc.\n\nHope that helps!
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Dear Friend,\n     I have experienced many miracles in the form of answers to prayers.  This is one such situation:\n     I was driving home from work one evening on very cold, icy roads.  I lived approximately 30 miles out of town, and the way home was over open, country roads.  I was driving a small Toyota Tercel.  There were no other cars on the road, and the moon was bright.  I was not paying much attention to the driving, and I was probably driving faster than I should have been (approximately 50 mph).  Suddenly in the headlights, I saw two deer standing, head-to-head, in the middle of the road.  One deer completely blocked the left side of the highway.  The other deer completely blocked the right side of the highway. They were standing slightly apart, so that there was a very small space between them.  \n     I knew that it would be disasterous to use the brakes, because the car would lose control, spin on the ice, and smash into the deer.  I also knew that if I kept the car pointed straight ahead, the deer would most likely smash through the windshield and cause severe damage and injury.  Even if the deer went under the car at the time of impact, the car would spin out of control on the icy road, and would wreck.  \n     I did not have time to pray.  I just called out, "Jesus!!!" and closed my eyes.  I gripped the steering wheel tightly, and I waited for the impact, but I only felt the car shift slightly to the right and then to the left.  It was very strange, because I did not turn the steering wheel myself, and I did not feel the steering wheel turn, only the wheels.  After this slight shift from side to side, the car continued speeding down the road.  When I finally opened my eyes, I could no longer see the deer in the road ahead of me.  I looked in the rearview mirror and the deer were behind me, still standing in the middle of the road.  I was stunned, and very, very humbled.  I just sang praises to God for the rest of the way home.  \n     I have been told that the name of "Jesus" means "God with us."  It is a prayer in itself, and that is why we should never use this name to swear or dishonor God.  Many times, people do not have time to pray, and the name of Jesus alone is a prayer that will be heard in Heaven.\n     Albert Einstein once said, "Either your life is filled with miracles, or it has none."  What do you think he meant by that???  When you look around at nature, at the stars, at the blue sky, do ever just say to yourself, "WOW....!!!! This is AMAZING! This is MIRACULOUS!!"  Have you ever wondered how your heart can keep beating steadily and consistently for years and years??? Isn't that miraculous?  Isn't it indisputably miraculous???  Unfortunately, I believe that many people lose sight of the miracle and beauty of life that is all around us!  How tragic!!!  \n      If you seek God with all your heart and mind, He will show you incredible beauty.  You will witness His miracles, and rest in His awesome power.  Trust me, you will not be disappointed!!!
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Most kind of you to say PPk!\n\nAt the beginning I almost gave up on finding anyone in here that had more than just a couple of brain cells functioning at the same time. But slowly, here and there, I began to find myself reading a few rare gems offered up by some very knowledgable individuals, occasionally even some deeply wise ones, too. But of course those are somewhat rare. However, the one person whose thought process and whose sense of charity has impressed me the most has been you. When you have something to say you really put it out there and I can certainly appreciate that kind of generosity of spirit when I encounter it.\n\nNow, who should you give the 10 points to for this question?  I say give it to the wisest speaker, of course...  today that's Boss!!
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Charity hope and love\n\nChildren and their honesty.
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Yes.  I was in a...situation, where I was very suddenly, and I mean suddenly in great danger.  Danger so brutally terrible, that I had no time to think and very well could have died a terrible death and there was nothing I could do to prevent it.  I didn't consider myself a very religious person, but when the time came, I instinctively asked for Jesus to help me.  When I say instinctively, I mean it was like a reflex reaction.  Automatic, and natural.  Help was delivered.  I know many folks won't believe me, and that's ok.  It's an honest answer.  He's there, here, everywhere.  It's a great comfort to me.  It's changed my life, as you can imagine.
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Even though I am unemployed and my family is hurting, I went to a local chain grocery and collected their donated bakery goods that would go out of date soon and delivered them to a local food pantry.  It felt great to be able to give, especially when I have need myself.  I like giving a lot better than receiving, and it boosted my self-esteem to be able to anonymously help someone without expecting any tangible return.
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I saw a homeless person on a bench on a cold day. I went to Wawa and got them coffee and some food, and then went back and gave it to them.  I don't know if this is heroic, but it made me feel good.
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I was the first person that a friend of mine called after she had been raped, and I was there for her. I know some people may not think that very heroic, and at the time I didn't think so either, but she tells me that nobody has ever done anything as nice before.\n\nIn my mind, it was just being a friend for 18 hours straight. *shrugs*
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I once helped a friend and her 19 year old daughter out when they became homeless.  They were living in their car.  During this period I paid their car insurance, fed them,  loaned them money and let them spend the night a few times.\n\nI asked them to Thanksgiving Dinner, they came, they ate, they stayed 5 weeks.  When they left they never said a word of thanks \nNot one single word................\n\nI stood in the driveway waving bye........3 months later they asked to stay with me again?  My responce was, I can give you a couple bucks but I really don't want house guests right now.\n\nI think I would have agreed, if they had at least said "thanks" for all the help I had given before. Doing favors and helping out  friends is just something you do.  But I think the level of kindness becomes burdensome without appreciation.
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I am happy when I have given my all to others, in my efforts to please God.  It isn't easy, but it makes me happy.  I am learning that there is happiness in obedience as well, which is something that I didn't think I would ever say or write.  But I would say, again, that giving my all to others ... not necessarily making them happy, but helping them when they really need help, being there for them, and being an example to them ... that makes me happy.  Sometimes Love hurts ... I tell you sometimes it feels like a paddle!  Oh ... that was a paddle, wasn't it?!  LOL!!  I have much to learn, so very much to learn, but I am happy.
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I've felt that God has helped me numerous times.  He's protected me and guided me my entire life.  He's always had a plan and a purpose for me, although at times this wasn't clear to me and it only became clear years later.  After each of my parents died there were specific incidents.  And two other incidents have really stood out for me.  No room to give all the details, but one night, when I caring for a dying patient, her very young grandaughter (about age 10) was at the bedside holding her hand, singing hymns, and praying over her.  She saw and described the angels coming for her grandmother.  Very moving.  Another patient that I helped rescusitate has discussed his near death experience with me several times.  Pretty amazing.  I guess I feel like these people were brought to me to teach me specific lessons.
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Thanks You know  life is good when a complete stranger makes your day.
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I HAD  a  wonderful  THANKS GIVING. I JUST  WANTED TO   SERVE  to  the  needy  but  i didnt  have no where to  help  or serve. OTHER  wise i had a wonderful  day.HOPE  u  did too.