FOLLOWING THE SON

All For One

PHOTOGRAPHY AND WRITING BY MICHELE HUGHES

There we were. At the southernmost tip of Florida, in Key West. Ready for our sunset sail! My husband and I had anticipated this for weeks, and it was finally time. However, no one else had signed up, so we figured they’d cancel. To our surprise, they said they’d still take us out as they had crew members who could use the training. We expressed our gratitude, and they gave us the royal treatment. Talk about a great “Christmas gift.” It was a win-win for all!

Have you ever had something to offer but felt it wasn’t worth it for just one? If you’ve ever been the recipient of such a gesture, like we were, you probably felt extra special. Most likely, a bond was formed, making it even more memorable.

As the owner and operator of Go LifeSavers, sometimes I only have one participant in a class. Holding a CPR training for one person didn’t always seem to be the best use of my time. However, God usually shows me He meant for the training to be oneon-one. He encouraged me to take the opportunity to lean in, listen more closely to their needs, and end by asking if they’d like prayer. Most people welcome it, accept a hug afterward, and leave feeling blessed. That sounds like a good use of time, right? Absolutely!

Maybe you feel like you aren’t worth God’s time. Maybe you don’t even think He notices you. Well, let me tell you, you are worth it, and He sees you.

From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind (Psalm 33:13 NIV).

He is jealous for you. In Jeremiah 1:5, God says He knew us before He formed us in the womb. He wants nothing more than to have a relationship with us. The question is, do we see Him? Do we want to know Him? Do we want to follow Him? Is it worth it?

The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. (Psalm 14:2 NIV)

This reminds me of the story of Hagar in the Old Testament. When an angel of the Lord prophesied over her, Scripture records, She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me” (Genesis 16:13 NIV).

We are all going to spend eternity in heaven or hell. We must admit we are sinners and recognize our need for the Savior. Ask Him into your heart, start a relationship with Him, and follow Him for the rest of your days. It won’t always be smooth sailing, but it will definitely be worth it. He gave His One and only Son to die on the cross for us. We owe it all to the One.

If you don’t know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior and want to know how to begin a relationship with Him, please reach out to us at prayer@womenworldleaders today. Tomorrow isn’t promised. The Lord is waiting to give you the royal treatment in Heaven.

Michele Hughes, a #1 best selling author, resides in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband. They own and operate GoLifeSavers. com where Michele has taught CPR classes since 2011 as the lead instructor. Michele holds a master’s degree in education and serves on the leadership team in Women World Leaders. She loves the Son/sun, family, paddle boarding, travel, and encouraging others.