Helping Others

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I pray that you are having a great day so far! I was talking to the Lord this morning about being obedient, and how I take the calling on my life seriously, because of the lives that may be connected to the call and anointing. The best way to serve God, is to SERVE OTHERS. You see, God doesn't need anything from us, He requires us to first LOVE one another, and then be of SERVICE to others! Once we have accepted God into our lives as our Lord and Savior, it is up to us to share His love and His word to others. That is what God wants from us! As I was talking to God about being obedient to the call, I thought about the people who I have listened to who had a calling on their lives, musicians, pastors, evangelists, church mothers. I thought, what if they weren't obedient to their calling, what if they chose to do what they wanted to do, take their own path, where would I be right now! Now I am not saying that God couldn't save me without those people, what I am saying that in my times of distress, loneliness, hurt, and disparity, there have been songs and sermons that I listened to, and advice from others that I referenced in my head. Have you ever been feeling a certain kind of way, or REALLY going through something, and you put on a song to try and make yourself feel better? Or have you ever listened to a clip of a sermon (those are always on Facebook and Instagram) and it related to what ever you where going through and it touched you? Do you have a "go to" song for your morning drive into work so you can deal with your coworkers and boss? If you are saved, was there a certain sermon, or song that pushed you in the right direction, or made you feel the overwhelming love of God? Same goes for the unsaved (but still loved by God, don't forget that!) readers, even if you weren't raised in church, there is an inspirational gospel song that you like, that make you feel as the kids say "all the feels"! Our lives where attached to their calling, because God ordained it to be so! That is why He gives us a calling and a purpose, to serve and help others on their path. To help lead others to Him, no matter where they are in life! There isn't a particular calling that is more important than the other, it doesn't matter what it is. You could be the kind face a person needs when they come pick up there coffee, you could be the voice of reason to a couple needs sitting on a train. It can be your words of encouragement to someone who is down on themselves and lack self esteem! Being of service to others has MANY different faces, not just preaching and singing! Every interaction we have with another person can be vital to them, you never know. God may have called us to different purposes, but the calling we all have in common is to LOVE ONE ANOTHER! A simple kind word or deed for someone could restore their faith and hope. A smile to someone who woke up feeling worthless, could brighten up their day just a little to keep them going! If you are called to write music and sing, do it! Your songs could minister to people right where they are! If you are called to preach, walk in that calling, that may be the only source of the Word of God a person gets all week! Serving others is a condition of the heart, it is worship unto our God who has brought us out so many times, who has forgiven us, who provides fresh grace and mercy everyday that He wakes us up! So, be that light for someone else today, no matter what your going through. It could help you as well if your having or had a bad day! God bless you, and I love you very much! GOD LOVES YOU MORE THOUGH, MORE THAN YOU CAN EVER IMAGINE!

Colossians 3:23-24

"Whatever you do, at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

1 Corinthians 12:7

"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."

Hebrews 13:15-16

"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of our lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with other, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."

Romans 12:13

"Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

Hebrews 6:10

"God is not unjust, He will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them."