Being Jesus to Those Around Us
Posted on May 23rd, 2007 | Filed under Uncategorized
“Serve whole heartedly as if you were serving the Lord, not men.”
Ephesians 6:7
What a joy it is to serve others! Do you realize that by serving someone you can demonstrate Jesus’ love and be honoring Him all at the same time? Even the smallest of kind gestures can have an impact on someone’s life. What exactly does it look like to serve others?
One way you can serve others is by doing random acts of kindness. These are small things that can be done anywhere at any time to demonstrate care and kindness to the people around you. Some ideas include picking up trash along the road, holding the door open for someone, taking someone’s lunch tray for them after lunch, sending a kind note to a friend, among many other things!
It’s time to awaken our hearts and minds to new ways we can show others the love that Jesus has shown us. What ways can you think of for serving others around you? We would love to hear your suggestions!
Amanda
For the Sonlife Team
June 10th, 2007 at 8:50 am
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky
June 18th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Wow, what a story! Thanks for sharing, Micky. It is always encouraging to hear ways that God is changing people’s lives. May he continue to bless you!
Vanessa
for the Sonlife Team