A Servant Nature

"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.”  Hebrews 16:10

Alyssa and friend Luke (2004)

How wonderful it is that nobody 

need wait a single moment before 

starting to improve the world.    

~Anne Frank

Helping Hands (2004)

 

After raking leaves, we visited with Helen, 90+ years old.

Lord, your very nature is that of a servant, and our attitudes should be the same.  It doesn't always come naturally to us to make ourselves nothing, or to give to others sacrificially.  It's easy to worry about what's in it for me, and to take care of myself.  I see it so evidently in our children at times, and I pray, dear Jesus, that they become people who love to help others, give generously, and sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others or you.  Give Alyssa and Kyle eyes to see the needs of others, and how they can help.  Prod their hearts to encourage the lonely, give to the needy, and feed the hungry. May you be reflected in their actions and attitudes, and draw others closer to you.  You are a servant, Lord, may we be one too.