Scripture: Ps 106:1-48; 1 Samuel 10:17-27; Acts 7:44-8:1; Luke 22:52-62
Scripture standout: Ps 106: "24 Then they despised the pleasant land;
they did not believe his promise.
25 They grumbled in their tents...
Morning thoughts: I like to grumble in my tent when I'm trying to work through something! Grumbling is fun! But never productive, I don't think. Off right now to grumble to myself on the streets of Granada.
His Deed/The Day: Day 2 of Hallal chicken hunting. It was successful! Then, the realization that it was actually Hallal beef that I needed for the Mantu recipe. Oh no. More Halall searching. So much worry, so silly. At the end of the day, what a joy to have someone in the kitchen making delicious smells and a tummy warming dish. Thanks, Aria! Before that, there was an opportunity to write a thank you note to a healthcare provider at Nemours. Thank you, Dr. Loveless! Love little ideas like that that give people chances to share their appreciation! Last deed, seven kiddos tucked in bed for sleepovers.
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, June 27, 2011
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