I share this as an encouragement, not as a “look what I did”. I share this to help you be on continuous lookout for moments you can step into.
I was driving to Sioux Falls on Monday to get my laptop repaired, or get a new one, due to water damage from water getting inside of our condo in Okobiji. (Turned out to be the latter).
A few days ago a friend had told me he had been diagnosed with cancer and would be meeting with his oncologist on Monday.
I had sent him a message before telling him we would be praying for strength, peace, and wisdom for him.
While I was driving on I-90 I got a message from him asking if I had any scripture passages that could be an encouragement to him.
I remember thinking…well, I’m driving, have an appointment (which I always allow extra time), and it could probably wait another hour until I get there, and then I can respond.
Then, REST STOP 1 MILE. There’s the opportunity and this is the moment I need to step into now. He asked and needed the encouragement now. I talk about the moments and stepping into them, and it was time to act on it.
So, I pulled off into the rest area, parked, thought for a moment, and then remembered I was currently writing the chapter in “The Pursuit” on the Pursuit of Strength.
Last week I wrote and used a scripture passage from Psalm 46:1-3. I was able to pull up that writing and share it with him, and then continue on to Sioux Falls.
Could it have waited an hour? Probably. But, did it have to? No. The rest area exit was the opportunity and I felt like the moment was right there and I had the choice to make, and needed to respond to that request right now.
What’s the purpose of this? Not for you to respond to me and say “good job”. I write this to encourage you to step into the moments that come your way to be an encourager.
Can the moment wait sometimes? Maybe, but if it only takes a few minutes and you feel that it could be needed immediately, then do it. Step into it now.
Trust your heart.
Trust the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
It’s always the right choice.
Be Blessed!
Made For This Moment 
Indeed… the moments are passing quickly and it is vital that we use the moments that are given to us by God! May He bless you in some special way and… your friend! Your thots certainly do bless your ole dad and many more for sure. Love you, Todd! Have a great day!