Scripture: Ps 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
Scripture standout: Romans 12: "13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
Morning thoughts: Thinking about all the people in New York City this morning who are hunkering down. Hurricane Irene passed through there today. My sister-in-law said everything was closed last night, even Bloomingdales' windows were boarded up.
His Deed/The Day: Today we are practicing hospitality by having two families over for dinner. One we know, the other is new to our church. In addition to feeding them, my goal will be to speak their names often.
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
Sunday, August 28, 2011
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