Martha Esser

DeColores, Brother and Sister BabeChicks:

I made my Cursillo in Norfolk/Virginia Beach area in the Spring of 1993. I am proud to say that many wondrous and marvelous things have been bestowed upon me in my 13 years as a Catholic and 7 years a Cursillista. My life just keeps on getting better and better. My Blessing cup overfloweth!

I have a very firm and childlike faith from my Baptist rearing though I certainly hope I do not come on too strong as being a "bible thumper," ( ... become like little children or you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matt 18:3) I was personally never comfortable in the Baptist "hellfire and brimstone" beliefs and evangelized by example. As a Catholic I continue my evangelization in this fashion along with emphasis on exerting a very conscious effort to amplify Our Father to encompass all those around me, including total strangers. I venture to be a handmaid/disciple/servant spreading seeds of kindness and compassion. In my daily conversations with God I ask for his help so that I might reflect HIM in all I say and do.

I am a full time at home Mom of three adopted sons. (Such Blessings!) The two older boys are grown and only my nine year old remains at home. And, I am blessed with a part time home based business. I evangelize to my business associates, clients, friends and family by the business name of "His Harmony." He is in charge of the business, not me. One of the ways I choose to be a servant is by providing an alternative to conventional medicines to relieve aches, discomforts and tension by the use of the God given natural resource of magnetism from the earth. I am building the business by word of mouth and reaching out to those in need that God sends my way. I am truly blessed because I keep extremely busy with requests and referrals. And, of course, it is fun to see who God sends to cross my path and brighten my day!

As I meet new people through my business, my son's school activities, family and friends I put forth the effort to genuinely listen to the conversation and unreservedly respond accordingly. Such as . . .

• When they say something unpleasant has happened to them I respond by simply saying, "This too shall pass." (This is my all time favorite scripture that has sustained me through all the hills and valleys.) [Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22]

• If they share a moment of despair I respond to them that if only they have the faith the size of a 'mustard seed' then all will be well with them.

• If someone cuts me off in traffic I simply shake my head (in bewilderment) and smile to them as I whisper a "Hail Mary" to lift them up for whatever problems they have allowed to make them be so very rude.

• I hear a siren blare and respond by the bow of my head to whisper a prayer on behalf of those in need and/of comfort.

• If someone says they are experiencing a headache I give them kind words of empathy and offer them a magnet from my pocket to place on their forehead (to increase the blood circulation) to relieve tension and headache as I whisper a prayer of comfort on their behalf.

• If they are experiencing arthritis in an achy hand I offer them the magnetized bracelet off my wrist to ease their discomfort and somehow subtly let them know they are in my prayers and thoughts.

• And, friend or foe, if you call me and say you need some little something, no matter what, I am there to assist whether it is by deed or spiritual uplifting.

In all that I say and do I first ask myself "What Would Jesus Do?" Then, I seek to implement and serve my Lord, as He would have me do by extending kindness, love, prayer, deed and encouragement to all His children. Not only do I feel good about serving others but the blessings that come with being His servant comes back to me in overwhelming abundance.

De Colores, and May the Peace of the Lord be with Each of You, Always, Martha Esser

If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain,
or help one failing robin unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain. --Emily Dickinson

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