praying is an act of kindness [t] Friday E-Devotion

Zechariah 7:9 (nlt) ---This is what the Lord of Heaven's Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Are you touched like I am by acts of kindness and stories about changed lives? I am. Yep, there are people that are out for a handout and to take advantage others, but there are some people who just have big needs. Know what? I am convinced that the people of God have been gifted to give. That is to give of ourselves to serve and love others. By doing that we share the best of God and even point people to God.

That is the calling of my life. I believe it is the calling of yours as well. Yes, giving makes me feel good. That's good. But that giving also goes way far past me. I love it when I hear a story of someone who gave without anyone else knowing where the gift or service came from.

I'm listening to a sermon from Frances Chan right now. He is talking about how people at his church reach out to families who do not know Jesus when they have a family member that dies. They are seeing people won to Christ by simply showing kindness, praying and sharing.

I got a call last night from one of The Community's leaders, and she shared with me with FaceBook group. That group is about doing 1 ARK (act of random kindness) per day during 2009. That is huge. But I am overwhelmed with and love the doors that opened and the stories that come from unselfish acts.

One of those acts that is often neglected is prayer. It is a definite ARK. This can change a situation or a life. It will point someone past yourself to something or better someone greater. Prayer points us and others toward God. Think about it!

"Sometimes have got to pray for someone else's family like they are your own family." – Dino Rizzo

Lets leave this week with something so much more than we could give ourselves. Lets pray for others.

If someone asks you to pray, pray right then. On the phone. In an email. In the store. At church. In the house. You name it. Pray right there. There may be no better act of kindness.

Colossians 4:2 (nlt) --- Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

James 5:16 (nlt) --- Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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