Scripture: Ps 75, 76, 23, 27; Romans 15:1-13; Luke 9:1-17
Scripture standout: Romans 15: "1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up."
Morning thoughts: Hmmmmmm. Still half-asleep...
The Deed/The Day: You know, I'm going to say pin care again...but with a different perspective. I tried Maundy Thursday's foot-washing service this Easter. It was exhilarating. What physical way of humbling before others! I began to think of other fun Lenten "experiments" after doing that. Maybe I could wash 40 people's feet in 40 days! That was one thought. But after further pondering, I figured that might be really hard — not to mention embarrassing and double not to mention people might find me freakish or fetish-ed — so I abandoned the mission. Now, I am one week in to washing Ashraf's swollen, pin-ridden left foot twice daily. That means I'm 14 feet in!
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
Saturday, May 28, 2011
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