Scripture: Ps 85; Isaiah 40:1-11; Acts 13:14-26; Luke 1:57-80
Scripture standout: Isaiah 40: "3 A voice of one calling:
“In the wilderness prepare
the way for the LORD[a];
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.[b]
4 Every valley shall be raised up,
every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,
the rugged places a plain.
5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed,
and all people will see it together.
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
Morning thoughts: Today we definitely experienced the wilderness...between rain, hail and wind during a noon rafting trip down the Chatooga, we were definitely in rugged places. But how great to have Ben and Marley home from camp. We have missed them, and loved having everybody crammed into David's station wagon once again.
The Deed/The Day: Paid a compliment to a nice older lady with gnarly toenails coming from a rehearsal dinner tonight at the hotel. They were blue. I love blue toenails. While she needed a commercial grade pedi, I told her how nice hers looked.
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
Friday, June 24, 2011
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