dailydatewithgod

This idea is not one that is hard to grasp. If you were raised in any kind of Judeo-Christian home the idea that you should serve others come straight from scripture.  The difference is how we understand what that means.  Many of us are very giving.  But do we give to justify our existence or because our hearts are so full of love that we will burst at the seams if we don’t share it with others?  Sometimes we get into such a pattern or way of being that we don’t even recognize our own motivation.  I do not think there is a perfect way to be of service any more than there is a perfect was to follow God, but I have to stop and ask myself, if no one saw me do this would I still do it?  How many ways can I be of service that won’t be found out?  It is a balance.  Over the years I have learned that being of service does not mean depleting myself of all my energy.  When that happens, I know that I am drawing from my own resources only.  When I give from a place of being connected with God–the energy flows through me.  I also know that I have taken time to connect with God in the best way possible so that I am giving in a way that God wants me to give.  It requires us to stop and get quiet and ask, “God how do you want me to be of service in this situation?” and then listed for the answer.  We might be surprised that the message we get back is to pray for someone, or to not say something, or even to walk away.  My prayer for you today is that before you jump into being of service to someone you take a moment to connect with the Great Servant and see what His plan is for your giving today.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen