Scripture: Ps 31, 35; 1 Samuel 21:1-15; Acts 13:13-25; Mark 3:7-19
Scripture standout: Ps 31: "14 But I trust in you, LORD;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 My times are in your hands;"
Morning thoughts: Lord, give me the strength to work and be party captain at the same time in this house today.
His Deed/The day: Second to the last day of Ashraf's pin-turning assistance. Also, does going to see "Monte Carlo" with two preteens count as a deed? Especially if I actually watched the movie? (and secretly enjoyed it?)
In all honesty, I tried to make a small donation to the fund for a family in Texas. My Pay Pal account is all messed up, so I couldn't do it. Maybe someone else will have better luck than I did. I can't stop thinking about this family, the Berry Family. The look like a fun, All-American young family...two young boys and a little sister. Last week, they were en route to Houston from a vacation in Colorado. On a two-lane highway, another car ran into their mini-van, killing the precious parents and paralyzing both boys beneath their waist. The little girl is OK. They're living with an uncle and aunt now. I know our lives are like a breath, but I wish this family had many more together:
The Berry Family Donation Site
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, July 15, 2011
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