Here’s Your Chance
They’re so beat up.
Tears, cuts, scars. Daily his little toes endure some kind of pain. Mostly because my adventurous 2-year old loves to shed his shoes. He wanders around barefoot. Leaving his soles uncovered and vulnerable to whatever he encounters.
Rocks poke. Sticks slice. Uneven sidewalks rip holes in his tender skin.
As much as it pains me to see him hurt, at the end of the day I know it’s his choice. We have the shoes to cover his soles. He just chooses to go without them.
But some, in fact lots, don’t have the choice. They walk each day uncovered. Nothing to shield them from the dangers. So as I slipped on my favorite pair of shoes I thought …
First off, I love these shoes.
I bought them at least five years ago, maybe longer, which makes me love them even more. They’ve stood the test of trends! They work just about all year long in the deep south. They go with just about anything. And they’re somewhat comfortable – for heels. I still get compliments from total strangers when I wear them. These are good shoes.
But as I wiggled my toes down to the peep hole and smiled about my wise investment the words rang in my heart … My accessory is someone else’s necessity. A necessity they don’t have.
I heard a statistic that if you own two pairs of shoes or more you’re one of the richest people in the world. I own more than two pairs of shoes. You?
So I thought about all the uncovered soles in the world. And I wonder if their souls are bare, too. I wonder if the beating their soles take each day is nothing compared to the soul that longs to see God’s love meet a need.
Want to do something about it?
This month, the entire month of October, let’s cover these soles. For every comment left on my blog posts starting today and running all the way through October 31, one pair of shoes will go to one soul around the world! Orphans in Africa. Homeless in Louisiana. Men, women, boys and girls who need covered soles.
And as we cover their soles, I believe God’s love will cover their souls. Cover them with His surprising, perfect love that sees their every need and reaches across computers and keyboards to meet them. Here’s how you can get involved:
#1: Share a comment. Today, I’d love to hear about your favorite pair of shoes! You don’t have to be poetic or write an e-book, just tell us about the shoes you love to wear. Your comment sends a pair of shoes to a soul who needs them and connects your fingertips to their feet!
#2: Spread the news. Invite your Facebook friends or email list to join us in our “Got It Covered” campaign. Tweet about it #gotitcovered or pin the graphic and let so many others in on this blessing.
#3: Soak these souls in prayer. Each time you visit this blog or put on your shoes, pray for one soul God will touch through “Got It Covered.”
I’m thrilled to take this adventure with you. I pray God uses you and me to take His light all over the world … even with just a few simple clicks on a keyboard.
Subscribe to my blog via email (box at the top of the right hand column) to be sure you don’t miss a post and an opportunity to be a part of the “Got It Covered” campaign!
So, let’s hear it! Do you have a favorite pair of shoes?!
Good morning Katy. My favorite shoes are the ones the good Lord gave me, I like Boo Boo love to go without! But after reading your words they gave me a feeling of shame for I too have more or should I say many more than two pair. Some days I even say to myself I can’t wear this because I don’t have any shoes to wear with it! I also have several pair that I never wear, or have ever worn and a few pairs that I should take to goodwill but think I just might need them someday. Your words touch my heart and have impressed upon my soul that its time to go through my shoes and my clothes so they can benefit someone else instead of hanging around wearing out while not being worn. Love and miss you all! Mrs Lesle
FLIP FLOPS! They need to have some sort of height or sparkles to them though 🙂 This is a wonderful idea Katy! It really made me think about how fortunate we are and how I can be more generous with what God has given to us! Thanks for the reminder that we are called to give to others!
Shelley
My favorite shoes are my pink tennis shoes. I use them for “wogging” (Jogging/walking);) They make me feel better because I know when I am wearing them I am doing something cleansing and healthy. Thanks for sharing your heart!
Lacy
My favorite shoes are a pair of black and gold Nikes. They were my team shoes for the dance team in college. Every time I looked at them I am flooded with memories!
My favorites are my running shoes! When I have them on, it usually means I’m doing something active or going on a walk with my family — one of my favorite things! Love this!
My favorite shoes are my flip flops! So easy, comfortable and you can wear them with pretty much anything!
My favorite pair of shoes are Nike flip flops. They are so comfy and basically are my house shoes and casual shoes when I’m going for comfort!
Love it ladies! However, all of your favorite pairs of shoes seem much more reasonable than mine. 🙂
right now, my favorite pair are my running shoes. I only wear them when I run, early in the morning, when at least one kid is still asleep, just as the sun in coming up. I pray for the first half and listen to worship music for the second half, its a heck of a way to start the day:)
Hey Katy !
You may or may not remember these shoes but I definitely had them when we lived together in steeples glen apts in college – they are my leopard print high heel shoes – I finally had to make the dreaded decision to chunk them but they will always be my FAVORITE pair of shoes –
A little side note – please be in prayer for a coworker/ friend of mine who has cancer for the second time – just got her pet scan results in today – she has been clear of breast cancer for abt five yrs and now just found out she has bone cancer – she will be going to MD ANDERSON soon
Katy girl my favorite pair of shoe is flip flops. That way I feel bare foot. Love y’all and all you do
My favorite shoes….are my flip flops! Easy to put on when headed somewhere with my 4 littles! 🙂 You are changing the world, Katy, with what you are doing with this blog and what you are doing specifically with this post. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of changing the world with you this month!!
My fave shoes are my work Alegria. Being an RN and on my feet 11+ hours, I need comfort! They are cute and don’t scream RN:)
This is a beautiful thing you are doing!!
Wow. Amazing project! I am so happy to be a part! My fav shoes are my Keen Mary Janes. I have worn holes in them and so sad to replace them after 5 very loved years! Blessings on your blog and all that it is doing to change the world one sole at a time! Thank you!
What a beautiful thing to do 🙂 I love my Keens 🙂
Wow…what an awesome idea! I love shoes..unfortunately I have to do my shoe dreaming through others..as I have a condition that only allows me to wear tennis shoes….but I love them and just thankful to have feet….lol. Be blessed…hope you get tons of comments!
Kim’s husband here. I love that you’re doing this. My favorite are L.L.Bean’s Wicked Good slippers. I’d wear them all day every day if I could.
Thought I posted a comment but can’t find it….so here it is again.
I LOVE SHOES! So picking a favorite would be like picking a favorite kid…depends on the day! Love this cause!!
I rarely comment on line, but I will here because my heart is moved by your beautiful post and the plan God has given you to cover soles and souls this month! May He bless this effort with abundant success! As to favorite shoes… they are my Chacos, which keep my busy feet cool and supported on long days.
Two things I ask of you ,O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown You and say, Who is the Lord? Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishoner the name of my God.
Proverbs 30:7-9