Michael Harrison's e-devotion

I recently shared a song with you that asked a question of God.   The answer was simple and profound.   The song is Matthew West’s Do Something where God is asked “why don’t you do something” about the pain and hurt in our world.   In turn God answers “I did, I created you”. That is the fact of our purpose in the world.   God fills us and blesses us so that we can share with others.   Our lives are intended to make a difference in the world, in the lives of the people that we come in contact with.   Life is not intended to be lived selfishly or without purpose.   God fills us with purpose and points us in a various directions to share and influence people. The song goes on to say “If not us, then who.   If not me and you, right now is the time for us to do something.”   What is it that God is calling you to do so that you will be making a difference in the lives of the people you come in contact with? Psalm 112:9   NLT ...

1 John 3:17   NLT If someone has enough money to live well and see s a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? Through the last several years I have met several incredible people who live and work in our county.   Many of them have put their hearts on the line as they have stepped up to serve hurting people.   It is our desire at The Community to help those who are hungry and hurting homeless.   Through large projects and weekly benevolent help we have been able to help many people. But there are some people who still tick me off.   These are the ones who say that someone else can help or that there are no people in need or that it is just not there problem.   None of that is true, but I am accountable only for my choices and to share my heart with others. As I go about what we do I am constantly listening to music especially in car.   That is where I want to leave today’s devotion wit...