As you serve God and serve others are you in tune with His presence?
Do you sense Him only when you attend church services and church activities?
Brother Lawrence wrote:
The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.
Our joy should be constant because we live in His presence whether we are in church out of church, praying or serving. This can only be as a result of seeking Him in intimacy. It should be a daily prescription, a daily walk.
Note that Jesus did not rebuke Martha but simply exposed her attitude in serving. If our attitude is right our service will be joyful.
Are you serving with the right attitude? Remember, "Service without spirituality is exhausting and hopeless. But in the same respect, spirituality without service is barren and selfish." Therefore, it is very important that we have the right connection and balance between the two. It will definitely bring joy to us as we go about doing our daily chores. We will begin to see God in our labor, bring peace to our minds and serve with gratitude.
TODAY'S FOCUS: God's Kitchen Patrol
Which one of these can you engage and serve in today:
- God's Secret Service: Find ways to serve anonymously. (send a note, sponsor someone, pay a bill etc..)
- Give a cup of cold water in His name: (Volunteer to do drinks for homeless shelter or hand out water in the mall etc..)
- Look for your "angel unaware": (accepting to serve needy person or rescuing someone along the way)
- Comfort with the same comfort you have received: Seek someone you can provide comfort to who is experiencing the same pain or hurt like you. (A broken or troubled relationship, someone who is grieving etc..)
God Bless and Keep the faith!
Precious Jewel
I like "comfort with the same comfort you have received". That speaks true to my host of opportunities to minister that the Lord seems to be sending my way. Single women with children, by choice of by happenstance. My struggle sometimes, is to remain impartial in my counsel to these children of God. In those times, I summons the leading and guidance of the "Holy Spirit" resident teacher, and counselor.
ReplyDeleteI have finally embraced the concept of "giving as the Lord gave to me". The journey and trials of life thought me how to minister to others in similar situations.
That is a sure word. Similar experiences enable you to minister with a heart for the matter rather than theory. I've seen it happen in my life and ministry. TWIGS Ministry is a message of experience and that's why the effectiveness is evidenced.
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