Good Morning,
I am awake and every body part is working. I am glad to be alive and to be part of your world today. I just poured a hot mug of Door County Tanzanian Peabody Coffee and it is now time to write.
How would you like to steal away a day from the chains of boredom? I think what I am suggesting can be done, and accomplished often. Given enough time, it might become a habit. Do overgenerous deeds, acts beyond reimbursement. Practice kindness without compensation. Perform an act for which you cannot be repaid.
Hebrews 13:20-21 20. Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, the Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant , 21. make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever.
When we do acts of kindness for others out of love, we forget to keep a score. True love does not keep score and performs acts of kindness, never expecting anything in return. There is a benefit to acting in this way. If you don't keep a tally and never expect a thing in return, you won't ever be disappointed when someone doesn't meet your expectations of actions in return. Also this helps you to "get over yourself." Things of this world become less about you and more about others. I have said this before. "A heart beats best, when it beats for others." We then start looking forward to who we can show kindness to.
Example. Mary the mother of Jesus was saddled with a teen pregnancy. Raised a child, who was condemned to die before He was born. Watched Him grow to save the world from their sins and then watched Him die a terrible death. She never expected a thing in return. She got over herself and served the Lord without complaining.
Jesus chose the servants accommodations instead of the palace. Shouldn't we do the same? Try it. You will like it.
Marty
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