Ever say these words to a relative or friend? \u201cLet me know if there is anything I can do for you.\u201d Those words that are blurted out without really thinking and with a little, \u201cI hope they don\u2019t need anything!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a phrase I have overused through the years. Anytime someone has had a loss or experienced a trial of any kind, this tends to be the statement I find myself uttering. It\u2019s not that I don\u2019t mean it, and I certainly would be ready to give anything or do anything that was needed to help relieve their pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve recently had an epiphany about this phrase. Most of the time, people are not going to answer with a list of things you can do for them. They\u2019ll simply reply, \u201cThanks so much!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where the epiphany came in. There were a handful of people who asked that question, but then went one step further. They decided to DO, not just ASK. People showed up at our doorstep with blessing upon blessing. Without asking. They just DID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I remember the above and beyond blessings we received when more food and meals was brought to us when my late husband, was suffering from cancer. Wonderful, well-meaning family, friends and acquaintances cared for us in ways beyond necessary and gave us just what was needed. It was so very kind and generous of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, as for you and me asking that question, \u201cIs there anything I can do for you?\u201d Of course, there\u2019s always the chance the receiver of our actions may not particularly love the gift we are giving. But the point is, we are DOING. We are acting as the hands and feet of Jesus, which is exactly what He has asked us to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each morning, we should ask the Holy Spirit to reveal who needs us to be the hands and feet of Jesus that day. To show us who might be hesitant to ask for help or give direction, but who would be grateful and blessed by our support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And then we should just DO. Without waiting to be asked, or worrying if our efforts are enough. Just as He would do. Just as He did when He walked this earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t just ask. Just DO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 25:40 \u201cThe King will reply, \u2018Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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