We are commanded to serve God

Matthew 20:28

New Living Translation (2007)
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Serving is the very heart of Christian life.  Jesus came to SERVE and to GIVE - these two verbs should define our life here on earth.

Mother Theresa once said "Holy living consists in doing God's work with a smile".   Wow... Can we honestly say that we are doing God's work WITH a smile on our face?

I think perhaps it is all too easy to get caught in the trap of believing that spiritual maturity is an end in and of itself.  Actually this is not the truth at all.  The truth is that maturity is for ministry.  We grow up so that we can give out.  We must act on what we know and practice what we claim to believe.

Impression without expression causes depression.  *RW*

How many of us are in an active Bible study?  I know I am.  How many of us go from the end of one bible study to the beginning of another?  I know I do.  Honestly, perhaps the last thing we need is to go to yet one more bible study.  Perhaps the thing we need most, is serving experiences where we can begin to exercise our spiritual muscles!  Sadly, many of us, again - myself included, already know more than we put into practice.

As we learn, grow, and mature our focus should shift from "who will meet my needs" to "whose needs can I meet?".  Do we ever ask this question of ourselves?

As I read all the jests and posts concerning the gloom of this morning being Monday - my mind and spirit began to rebel.  THIS day, THIS moment, THIS second is a precious gift from God given to us to redeem for His glory!!

So join me today as we shift our focus from being served to being in service.  No matter how small the deed, no matter the recipient, no matter the audience - do it all for His great glory.  God sees.  God hears.  And God is smiling on you.  

Be blessed as you walk in His path.....

Hugs and prayers to all

Katrina

Silent No More....

Afternoon to each of you.....

I pray that each of you has had a beautiful day and have enjoyed time spent with your family in worship.

Today has been a day of revelations for me.   I have been wrestling with a strong feeling that God was calling me to no longer hide a very large part of my life that up til now, my family has been my main support system along with my faith and relationship with God.

I have Polycystic Kidney Disease and was diagnosed when I was 18.  For the most part, I live my life as any of you.  And I will continue to do so as long as I can.

The future ahead is only known to God.  Remember Jeremiah 29:11  English Standard Version (©2001)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Although I may not always know God's will for my life or His plans for my future - I know without a doubt I can trust His heart.

I share this only to have you join me in prayer.  Prayer that I have wisdom in the paths God would have me walk.  Prayer that I am quick to be obedient.  Prayer that I always choose to keep my eyes on Him above any circumstances.

Please, let's not make this a big deal.  Just know that you are part of my life on purpose.  Just as God loves you on purpose.

katrina