Each day for me it was something different I felt the Lord would have me do, but I would like to share one instance in particular. I was asked by Jane to serve coffee for our Octoberfest Party, and many had signed up for it. I had told Al ahead of time that we needed to sit by another couple as I probably wouldn’t have much time to be with him since I was serving. (At the Birthday parties my helpers and I don’t usually get to sit down so Al eats with others.) When I got there that night to put the coffee on, help was needed to get the food ready and then to serve it to each one at the tables and about 5 of us helped. It didn’t take long and since Jane had told me to wait to serve coffee until dessert, I was able to enjoy supper with Al and another couple. After the live entertainment and fun, Al and I and many others stayed to help clean up and what I noticed was the joy, especially of Jane who planned the whole dinner and entertainment and got people to help. She is not able to be on her feet long and uses a cane and yet she bought all the decorations and ingredients for the food and assigned people to bake and do things. In the end, many people were used to serve, decorate, bake, help in various ways and we all had a most enjoyable time.
Serving is God’s way of helping our own hearts, as we all tend to selfishness. We need to set aside what we think will make us happy and choose to do what the Lord directs us to do that will leave us feeling fulfilled. It may be as simple as sending someone a card, making a meal for a sick friend, or bringing a word of encouragement to someone who is down.
Challenge for today: Set aside thoughts of self-pleasing and dare to ask the Lord how you can serve someone else today.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy
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