Prayer: yes
Scripture: yes
Silence: yes
The deed/the day: Before leaving for New York, I prayed for two families going through an illness diagnosis and a home move...figured I needed to be proactive before gettting to the city. GOod thing I did because I've done nothing but enjoy myself ever since. Except I did get an email sharing great needs from a Jax family who lost everything they owned in a house fire last weekend. I get all the way to NYC and the most obvious and solvable need comes from the home town. When we return, I know we can help in some way. People watching has taken on a new flavor this year in NYC. I definitely feel a little more excited and connected to the people around me, but no great deed opportunities have presented themselves...yet.
Words of encouragement/advice: Start spreading the news...
Final thoughts:
What happens when you deliberately tweak your conscience to be more aware of meeting others' needs? Every day? And if it happens to be Lent...for 40 days? What does that look like? What deeds would transpire? What blessings come back? How do we listen for direction? Wake up each morning and decide to be intentional about bringing others better into focus with a little prayer, silence and scripture. Let the daily deeding commence! #DoingUntoOthers #OthersFirst #OneDeedADayGo
How to Do-Good
Quick How-To Guide: Start the day with a little silence, scripture (via Forward Day by Day, if you choose) and prayer. Then open your eyes and make it a practice to be hyper-aware of who and what's going on around you. Deploy that deed with confidence when God gives you his signature gentle nudge. This may feel awkward and unnatural. #NoWorries #GoWithIt #DeedWellDone #BlessingsEnsueJustWait
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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