For
those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things
of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their
minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is
death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans
8:5-6
Time is a Trainer
I
love this little devotional book “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young.
It is full of meditations as if Jesus were speaking to me. I try to
think of the devotion as a daily inspiration, some peace to take with
me as I go about my day.
As
I celebrate my daughter’s 17th birthday today I am so grateful for
the wonderful ladies of this church and Presbyterian Women who
inspire me with grace every day. These ladies are all about giving.
They are part of most events our church hosts as a community of
faith. It may be Rummage sale, making refreshments, meals or a
casserole for our Thank Offering or Birthday Offering brunch or for a
family in need, Rejoicing Spirits, tutoring at Alcott School, baking
cookies for funerals or Second Mile dinner. These women of Strength
are like Super Heroes. They may not wear fancy capes or a leotard;
they are the hands and feet of our church with big hearts, the true
spirit of LOVE. It may seem like a small thing but they are there,
with a smile and they just keep going, giving love and support like
no other I can imagine. I have watched these super ladies move with
such strength, all the while holding their own load that no one
knows. They step in with effortless ease as they have done this all
their lives. Giving is their mission and God is their guide. They
teach by example and my daughter is learning great lessons from these
women who show her what strength looks like every week.
My
church family is filled with talented men and women of strength that
share their unique gifts, everyday and every week. Today is all we
have, tomorrow is another story. We must live in the Spirit and not
the flesh. God has a plan for each and every one of us. We just
have to be willing to Listen and do what GOD asks of us. Be the
hands and feet of Jesus. Go where HE takes us and HE will change us
into Super Heros all the while helping others on the way.
Heavenly
Father, thank you for giving us what we need when we need it. Help
us to be your hands and feet. Lead us with your spirit of
understanding to help those in greatest need of your love. Amen
Kathleen
Sleder
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