Do you have friends who are struggling with depression?  Or perhaps a co-worker whose family is going through a rough patch?  Whoever in your life is feeling blue, take some time this week to do three things for them: Number 1 – pray for them Number 2 – Write them a letter, and Number 3 – Cook them a meal

Number 1: Pray for them.  Ask God to bring them peace that surpasses all understanding, peace that comes from God.  Pray for opportunities to be salt and light to them this week.

Number 2: Write them a letter.  A note of encouragement can be so meaningful – a word of hope they can read again and again with Bible verses. Proverbs teaches there is power and joy in a timely word.

Number 3: Cook them a meal. Taking dinner off someone’s to-do list can be exactly what they need.  Lighten their load and see how God can use this as an opportunity to shine His light in their life.

As you reach out this week, do it with boldness and courage, knowing that God is using you to be a light. Just as the Bible says: “Make the most of every opportunity.” With these three simple steps, you could bring a friend from darkness to the light of Jesus Christ.                                                            This is Luis Palau.