Be A Servant At Every Level

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, Colossians 3:23 NIV Bible gateway

What does it mean to serve? Maybe to do something because you want to not because you have to. Even in paid employment you could act as a servant not expecting a bonus check. 

Your real boss is the Lord Jesus Christ. Everything you do should be done as if God writes your job performance or in other words with excellence. Serving makes you feel a part and not just consuming. Remember when Jesus’ washed the disciples feet, he was serving them as back then feet in sandals were dusty and dirty. Could you wash someone’s feet you did not know? Ponder that for a while. 

Check your attitude on serving and be willing to do even the most menial of tasks as every thing is important. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for opportunity to help serve others or to fill a spot when needed even if inconvenient. Help me not wait to find a task that needs done but to be always looking. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Ponder Yet Be Silent

Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Psalm 4:4

“Anger rests in the bosom of fools” it says in Ecclesiastes 7:9. Words and their usage is so vital to relationships.  Every person from a teacher, coach, parents, siblings, spouses,  pastors can build up someone or ridicule and belittle them leaving a scar for life. Who doesn’t remember being called a name by a school bully? 

God is almighty and his words are never hurtful but are used to teach, soothe, educate, and guide you to a relationship with him. An earthly father may have messed up using words that stung and still stick with you today. 

Today is the day of new beginnings choosing to forgive hurts that words caused and not to seek revenge. 

PRAYER: Use me Lord to speak kindness and encouragement to those around me even a stranger we might encounter during the day. Help me not be guilty of being hurtful with my words. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

For further teaching on your words and how they can hurt or help read the

Following verses Proverbs 15:23; Ephesians 4:31-32;Hebrews 13:14; Psalm 19:14.

Mouth Trouble

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV Bible gateway

We all do it probably. Not stopping to think and blurting out something we wish could be taken back such as innocently telling my daughter in law I had trouble getting the top off Tide Pods as it was too adult proof not thinking now she may not think my home is safe for the grandchildren if I have Pods in the house.

It is so easy to just speak and give little thought to how it is received. It is clear words can make or break a relationship. They can bring comfort or turmoil. They can convey love or hatred.

God created us very unique and the mouth and the ability to verbalize is one of the best things ever. But don’t misuse your ability to speak by belittling, cursing, criticizing instead use it to lift others up and show gratitude and kindness. Think before you speak.

PRAYER: If only I could wind back the clock and erase mistakes I had made with words but that is impossible so instead help me stop and think before always rushing to speak and being misunderstood. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Sunday Ritual Or Love Fest?

 

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” – John 4:23

There are so many churches scattered throughout America and the world. They don’t all worship God but some of the ones who do need less religion and more cheering for the King of Kings! 

Do you crave a relationship with Jesus? “Now Becky calm down” you might say. But truly do you wake up and get excited about starting your day with Jesus? Too many people may go through the motions but get nothing out of their church experience. 

I hope most reading this are in the ‘choir’ or already worship each Sunday but do you want more? Search your heart and find the answer. Are you simply going to church because the one you are attending is how you were raised? Are you excited about worship? Some things to ponder. 

PRAYER: Search me oh God and keep me on the path where I yearn for a closer relationship not just more religion. Use me to help spread joy and love to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link for powerful song with a vital message: https://youtu.be/ZUg9qE_KjLg

Well Done!

The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT)

How are you making a difference in the world around you? Each believer has a certain giftedness to share with others. You start growing and stretching when you discover your gift and get out of your comfort zone to serve others. 

This could be welcoming people at church, teaching in kids church, volunteering in your community, writing letters to prisoners or shut ins, and add to the list. You truly grow in Christ when you don’t just exist to feed yourself. 

Wherever you go daily shine like a beacon of hope as many around you are hurting deep inside. You never know how smiling and being kind might touch another’s life. 

PRAYER: Lord help me daily to reach out and do something for the kingdom and then to not tell everyone. A secret service follower who gets blessed by just doing it. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Pray For The Chair

 





I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Joshua 1:3

I am not sure if you have ever tried prayer walking but it is a wonderful way to have boots on the ground and connect with an area you want to lift in prayer. Could be walking a college campus, around a mayors office, around US Capitol, a high school. 

I got another idea about praying and that is to pray where you are,  say the hair stylist or barber shop, for other customers who may occupy the chair you are in. Recently found out a 26 year old girl who had been to same salon as me had died of drugs.

 It can be praying in grocery store, sitting on public transportation, riding in a cab or Uber. Many places and people need lifted up. Many people are hurting. Many don’t know Jesus. Many think church is for religious fanatics or went to one and was rejected. You my friend can help sooth troubled souls simply by your prayers. 

PRAYER: Lord use me to spread your love to others and nudge me to pray when I am out and about. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Honesty Best Policy

But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. Numbers 32:23

You can run but you can’t hide is a saying you might hear referring to being sneaky, dishonest, cheating. Eventually the ugly deeds will be found out and your conscious will let you know as well. 

Basically if you see sinister persons seemingly getting away with something don’t trouble yourself over it as God will not let evil men cheat forever. 

Further Psalm 94:23 says “He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the LORD our God will destroy them.” Crime just does not pay in the long run. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for your word which is my guide for righteousness and truth. I know it is demonic forces that infiltrate our world attempting to overthrow a democracy and freedom.Lord keep me safe from any tricks of Satan and I pray for those entangled in a web of sin. In Jesus’ name. Amen.