What Have I Done Today?
This week we have had our 3 year old granddaughter with us for a vacation. I'm not sure exactly whose vacation it has been. A little bit of the 3 year old's and a little bit of her mother's and a little bit of mine and Skip's. We have all enjoyed a different week - a vacation of sorts from our routines.
In the midst of this, I have been reading blogs and have found an interesting thread of commonality among the ones I have read. It seems that many of us, especially with the occurence of terrorism in London this week, are finding ourselves wondering what we need to do or can do to make a difference in this world of ours.
It has caused me to think about "What have I done today?" Exactly what have I done on any given day to be Jesus to others and give hope to those who thought there was no evidence to support any hope. How have I lived my life so that anyone watching me would see Jesus? What have I said, even in passing, that would tell others where they can find hope and peace in the midst of turmoil? How have I used my time? Have I been reading something daily that will help me know the heart of Christ better? Have I been so self-absorbed that I failed to see a simple need that I could have met for someone else? These are basic questions, but I believe that we have to start with the basics in order to grow.
In the days and weeks to come I will be asking myself these questions and more every day in an attempt to improve how I live my life as a child of God and a sister of Jesus Christ.
In the midst of this, I have been reading blogs and have found an interesting thread of commonality among the ones I have read. It seems that many of us, especially with the occurence of terrorism in London this week, are finding ourselves wondering what we need to do or can do to make a difference in this world of ours.
It has caused me to think about "What have I done today?" Exactly what have I done on any given day to be Jesus to others and give hope to those who thought there was no evidence to support any hope. How have I lived my life so that anyone watching me would see Jesus? What have I said, even in passing, that would tell others where they can find hope and peace in the midst of turmoil? How have I used my time? Have I been reading something daily that will help me know the heart of Christ better? Have I been so self-absorbed that I failed to see a simple need that I could have met for someone else? These are basic questions, but I believe that we have to start with the basics in order to grow.
In the days and weeks to come I will be asking myself these questions and more every day in an attempt to improve how I live my life as a child of God and a sister of Jesus Christ.
posted by Nellie @ 7:10 AM
3 Comments:
At 9:12 AM,
Sandy's Thoughts said…
Such questions wonder through my mind so often. Sometimes I just turn my head, it is much easier to look the other way then to it is to put yourself on the line. I have been praying for myself to be more out going and out there for God. It is a quest I live for. I want to be God's voice, to help when needed, or to just listen if one desires me to. Day by day I struggle with this, and I know that with each day my struggle lessons. I thank God for people like you, you are such a sweet lady.
God's love,
-Sandy Watkins
At 3:08 PM,
GraceSaves said…
I never got the chance to thank you for sending me a card awhile back. I really appreciated it, it feels good to know people in Baytown care. I miss my MoSt family so much and can't wait to visit again. AGain, thanks for showing love. Hope you have a blessed day!
><>In HIM<><
Michelle
At 5:29 AM,
Chad said…
I thnk about Jesus' words in Matthew 25 about giving people cold water, clothes, etc. I think of Jesus in Matthew 9. He SAW the crowds and had compassion. He saw how helpless they were. How many times have I looked past the needs of others because I was too absorbed in myself.
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