Sometimes ACTIONS Really Do Speak Louder Than Words

St. Francis of Assisi said “Preach the Gospel at all times and sometimes use words.” His words describe what I received on Sunday, Mother’s Day, from my precious family. Denise and Larry made us the most delicious grilled steak lunch with all the trimmings, then it was Wallace Cleaning and Trim Service in action! Love in action! “Preaching the Gospel” in action, not just words. The team started with power washing my screened-in patio, the exterior patio, front porch and windows. The yard team aka Larry, trimmed all my hedges with the trimmer that my son and family bought me for Mother’s Day (purchased with the $$ they gave me). Mother’s Day was a family love fest that blessed me so much. I reminded them that they were “caring for the widow”, spoken of so often in the Bible. I pray for many rewards to them like God promised.

After four hours of non-stop sprucing up my home and yard, the team finished and my mere pay-back was the chocolate cake I made to celebrate this special day. I appreciate the kind words, the loving cards, the flowers, the well wishes and the ACTIONS that speak so loud. The kindnesses shown to me caused such gratitude in my heart for the goodness of God by the goodness of others. God’s love is really known by what we see in action.

My kids knew my love language. I felt so loved and cared for by their “acts of love AND service”. It made me think about the importance of stepping up higher to show God’s love to others. It may come in the form of cooking a meal, trimming hedges, mowing a lawn, baby-sitting, reading a book to someone, painting a room, washing a car. What if the primary love language in your family or friends is acts of service, and the remedy to fulfill that love need, is “preaching the love message by showing love in addition to speaking love”? It’s a blessing to receive words of affirmation and encouragement, but we could sure use “Love IN ACTION” help (or someone we know may need “love in action” help).

Jesus gave a simple but profound illustration of expressing love by an act of service when He washed the feet of His disciples. Maybe it’s time to be a “service team” for someone you know who could use the love and support….like I did and like I received on this day.

1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

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