Ground Zero

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It started at ground zero. A microscopic organism caused havoc on an entire planet and shut down the World in the physical realm. It made us worry, fear, retreat, and isolate.

What might God do, if we became truly infected with His love? What if we stopped protecting our hearts from His painful work in us? What if we let Him in and burn away the selfishness? What if we died … to self?

What if deeds done and words spoken in the name of Jesus become that contagious? Fueled by the Holy Spirit, may they have the power to set the World on fire with the Love of God?

What if you are ground zero?

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other.
John 15:16-17

“Father, Creator and Sustainer of our souls, give us the awareness of our great and dangerous purpose, namely to show a hurting world you came to cause peace through Jesus Christ. Make us bold and start with us!”

(Prose and Pictures, Heidi Viars 2020)

24 responses to “Ground Zero”

  1. Bill Sweeney Avatar

    Great post, Heidi. I am ground zero. That’s a good challenge, we should all view ourselves this way. Thanks for this Thought-provoking post.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Bill, so much has spread from your place, your cave … your place of seemingly insurmountable odds. I can’t wait to see how the Lord has used you when we get to see it all unfold. Thanks, friend!

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  2. Jacquie A. Bradford Avatar

    Thank you, Heidi; This truly is the “Great Adventure!” ♥♥

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Is is, Jacquie! Thanks for reading ❤️

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  3. Jeanne Takenaka Avatar

    Ahhh, Heidi. That’s a “What If” question that’s worth pondering. What if I was ground zero for spreading His love? I’m taking that into the rest of my week. Thank you!

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, Jeanne, for your words of encouragement. ❤️

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  4. Anna Waldherr Avatar

    What a wonderful thought, Heidi! ❤

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thanks for stopping in, Anna ❤️

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  5. seekingdivineperspective Avatar

    SO much better than the bickering that seems to be rampant these days. Let’s spread THIS. ❤

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Yes, let’s pray for one another to be BOLD about the things that matter most …namely Jesus! Sending love your way, Annie! ❤️

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  6. francesrogers Avatar

    Thank you, Heidi. The Spirit of our Father and our Redeemer continue to work beautifully through you. We pray this for all His people. Blessings.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Sweet Fran, you are such an inspiration to me … faithful the Word, to Jesus, and to the proclamation of the Gospel… Yes, I am praying for revival and the lost to be found! Hugs to your my friend! 🤗

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  7. Nancy Ruegg Avatar

    Oh, yes! Prompt me, O God, “to show a hurting world you came to cause peace through Jesus Christ. Make me bold!” Thank you, Heidi, for a transfusion of inspiration!

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, sweet Nancy, for reading and blessing me with your visit. Like I said to Kathie below, I can’t wait for heaven to sit and marvel at His goodness… let’s make sure we take as many people along as we can!!! Go and BE BOLD, friend! Sending love your way! ❤️

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  8. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    Amen! What a beautiful post, Heidi. I so want to be infected with His love! x

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Me, too, Lesley! Lets go “viral” (like Alan below said) 🙂

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  9. Kathie at HisGlory SM Avatar

    Breathtakingly beautiful, friend. The possibilities are beyond our wildest dreams . . .❤️

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, sweet Kathie, for stopping in and reading. Your friendship is such a blessing to me. I am smiling thinking what Heaven is going to be like when you and I sit together and marvel!!!! Love you ❤️

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  10. dugetc Avatar

    Dear Heidi,

    I live in Sitka, Alaska and was forwarded one of your blogs last winter by a friend of mine who was forwarded it by her sister in Wisconsin. So the Wings of the Dawn have flown our way, and I am grateful.

    Keep writing and sharing; God has given you a lovely ministry!

    How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Verse 17

    For His glory, Sue

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Sue, you just blessed me beyond words. Thank you for taking the time to read and encouraging my heart today! Yes, His thoughts are more precious than anything we can come up with! Sending you a huge (cyber) hug all the way to Alaska!

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  11. awomanaftergodsownheart170052837 Avatar

    Hi My Dear Friend!!! Everyday I pray that God would start with me!! I know you have been an excelant example of “ground zero” thank you!!! Miss you, Love you!!

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Miss you, Wendy! Thanks for reading and for being such a wonderful friend!

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  12. fuelfortheraceblog Avatar

    Yes, He created love to be contagious, from Israel then throughput the world. Let it go “viral”. God’s grip, Heidi. – Alan

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thanks for reading, Alan! Yes… I want to go viral 🙂

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