Titus 3: 1-15
The two words that stood out the most for me in the reading from Titus were Good and Grace. These words are central to my life in so many ways.
One of my most natural roles in my life has been that of a caregiver. I have a desire to help others that starts with me wanting to see situations from their perspective and often leads to me trying (or at least desiring) to make the lives of other people easier, happier, or better in some way. I promise that I am not always able to behave this way!
None of us always act and behave in perfectly unselfish manners. But, as Christians, we have a confidence in the love of God for each of us and in our place for eternity that gives us an advantage to be able to overcome the self-centered nature that humans are so often known for. This confidence comes from our relationship with God and allows us to place the needs of others first. When we do this, we are not only helping take care of basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter, but we are also pointing them toward the kindness and love of God.
Obviously, good deeds can help to take care of the physical needs of others. It’s easy to see that this can spill into helping to care for their spiritual needs, but it is also a very important way for each of us to continue to build our own relationship with God. Allowing God to use us as a tool to provide His grace to others is an incredible reminder of His love and grace throughout our own lives as well.
Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your love and kindness. Thank you for giving me a place in your eternal kingdom. Please help me to do good for other people so that they are able to experience your love and kindness and discover their place in your kingdom as well. Please reveal to me where I can do more good. Please show me who’s urgent need I can help to meet. Allow me to be agent of your kindness, love, and grace in this world. (silence to allow God to speak to your heart) Amen
Written by: Melissa Herman, FaithPoint
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