This morning I did the reading for my community group and it really moved me. The Lord broke a few things in me that have been holding me back from really living life His way. Pride, Fear, Selfishness. I am sure that there are more, but in all the emotions, those stood out the most. I want that abundant life. I want to be used to show his glory. I want to be there for others. In little and big ways. Mostly, I want to honor God. I want my life to reflect His glory. If I am not willing to be an example of how a life can be changed and touched, then how am I going to be effective in anything? Praise God, that He is willing to live within us. I am so thankful for all that he has done for me. I hope to share that joy with others. I pray that God touches your soul this week like he has touched mine. Just do one small thing for someone else and see how it makes you feel. It is truly powerful and rewarding.

Today we talked about Christ washing the feet of his disciples. Has anyone taken the time to take care of you like that? Have you done something that selfless for another? How would your friends react if they came over for dinner and you tried to wash their feet first? It might not make as much sense today as it did when it was a necessity. How can we humble ourselves today to convey the same message?

Think of how your feet feel at the end of a very long day. Wouldn't it feel good to have someone do something to make them feel better? Or how about when you don't feel well, what if a neighbor had noticed and brought you some homemade chicken soup to make you feel better? Think of the things that would restore your desire to be generous with your time and energy. Being a servant is contagious. One good deed creates another. Take notice of that person at work that you pass but never take the time to talk to. Allow someone else to take the place that should be yours. Offer an ear to listen. Quietly without attention, offer yourself as a servant to another. It is what we do when no one is looking that matters. The only audience we need is God. You can't hide what is in your heart. May God bless you in countless ways. Be the one that is among His presence at all times. Let His design unfold and allow Him to mold you into His image even more than you already are. ( Picture is from cpt.org)

Prayer is such an intimate way to talk to God. I was blessed to be able to share that with some wonderful people at church yesterday. Through prayer God is able to connect with us emotionally so that we can actually feel His presence. The Holy Spirit moved all of us and to be able to share that with my brothers and sisters was an honor.