Hundreds of Dresses

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-30
Author: Kim Harms (Iowa, US)
Monday 10 August 2026 © The Upper Room.
When I was a child my mother taught me to sew, but at that age I considered that sewing was very boring. 

Then a couple of years ago, God made me aware of a need through an international relief organisation and of my responsibility to use my skills to bless others. So I phoned my mother, and together we started sewing. 

In two months’ time, we had 120 dresses ready to ship to Haiti. The following year, with the help of more than 50 friends and acquaintances, we sewed and shipped 440 more.

I am amazed at the way God used my sewing skills to start something bigger than I could have imagined. When I used my God-given talents in this project, he helped me to bless children in another country. 

Over time, others were also drawn into this ongoing ministry. I don’t know how many dresses and shorts we will ship this year, but I do know that each of us is blessed when we use our talents for God’s glory.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to be aware of the talents you have given to us and to look for ways to use them to serve you. Amen
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