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“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”  Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

I love shoes. Also, I think it is somewhat safe for me to say that most girls have a platonic relationship with footwear. Shoes come in so many styles and colors that if one is not careful, she may end up like Joseph and his coat of many colors, except in a shoe collection version. And by the way, shoes can serve as the perfect icebreaker at times.

I am from Brazil and Brazilian women absolutely l-o-v-e their high heels! Also, being the frugal señorita that I am, I constantly hunt for bargains so I can keep on adding to my collection that got depleted after a severe ankle break led to a sad conversation with my surgeon and his staff back in the fall of 2014. According to them, I would likely never get into high heels again! Fast forward two years and lo and behold, the much appreciated, fervent, frequent, powerful and effective prayer of many righteous folks (James 5:16) went straight from their lips into God’s ears and here I am, back in my heels!

Nonetheless, there is way more to me than the shoes that I wear. I am human, and above all else, I am a child of God. And I strive to be salt and light in this world. I will use anything and everything – including shoes – as an icebreaker to start a conversation with others, especially if that conversation might comfort them and show them God’s love, or ultimately lead to prayer for their salvation.

What’s your favorite icebreaker? Is it a favorite, colorful outfit? A purse? A pair of shoes? Jewelry? It doesn’t really matter what it is. What truly matters is that wherever you plant your feet, wherever you stay a while, that you use that opportunity to show others how beautiful God is.

“Lord, thank You for helping us be creative with our time and resources to help brighten someone else’s day.”

For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life