Scripture: Ps 30, 32, 42, 43; 1 Kings 12:1-20; James 5:7-12,19-20; Mark 15:33-39
Scripture standout: Ps 32: "8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. "
Morning thoughts: I am thinking about the 30 or more journalists who were let go this week at our daily paper, The Florida Times-Union. All of these people are smart, highly educated, experienced and creative reporters and editors. Now what? And what does this mean for journalism?
His Deed/The Day: Thanked a person who wrote a kind note to me.
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, September 3, 2011
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Let's agree to pray for them. These cuts are people's lives.
ReplyDeleteDear Jesus
We know that you are in control. We ask for your blessing on these people and their families. May they draw closer to you as they face the limits of their own power.
Help us as your followers to be stewards of your blessings and share with those in need.
"They will know we are Christians by our love."