Scripture: Ps 97, 99, 94; 2 Chronicles 29:1-3, 30:1(2-9)10-27; 1 Corinthians 7:32-40; Matthew 7:1- 12
Scripture standout: Matthew 7: "7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Matthew 7: "12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
His Deed/The day: So I'm sitting here at the end of my day with my glass of wine realizing that I did not do anything but the obligatory work and get the kids where they needed to go. I scrambled. I thought about how I'd want others to treat me. And I love surprise, out of the blue love. So I sent some to my not-so=little-anymore niece in Texas who needs lots of it. Via Facebook. Voila. Love Facebook, love my cousin, love sharing love — and getting myself some.
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
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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