Prayer: Yes
Scripture: Yes
Silence: Yes (a three-fer this morning in church, which I was able to attend by myself...a rare treat)
The Deed/The Day: I have to admit this day did not produce deliberate acts of kindness. Although there were plenty that occurred — many centering around church, which should give me a big hint. I complimented a Sunday School guest who held the door for me on the way in to our classroom and made a big deal about his manners. I think this sweet little fourth-grader liked that. I told him I hoped he'd come back — every Sunday if he could. "I want to," he told me.
Words of encouragement/advice: Father Tom said during his morning sermon that "we can't without God, and God won't without us." It's a two way street!
Final thoughts: Summer is here if today's 90-degree heat was any indicator.
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
Monday, April 11, 2011
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