February 11, 2006
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The ladies from our church met for our monthly Titus 2 meeting. We began a video series called, Seeking God by Nancy De Leigh Moss. We watched two segments of the series which included a teaching on humility. We then broke up in small groups and shared areas that we needed God’s grace to overcome pride in relationships.
One of the Mother’s and her daughter decorated the tables in a Valentine’s Day theme. They made a ‘potato bar’ for lunch which was fun! For a craft they had everyone decorate heart cookies. Afterwards we cleaned out a few more cupboard’s in the kitchen. It was a wonderful day full of sweet Christian fellowship and great food!
I especially liked Nancy’s teaching on humility. She worked through Phil. 2:3-9. One vein of thought especially stayed with me and that was her questions on serving. She asked if we think of our husband, family, friends (fill in the blank) as more important than ourselves? When visiting with others do we want to talk just about yourself or do we try to find ways to draw the other’s person’s needs out so we can find ways to minister to them? Most of us want to choose where we will serve yet Jesus took on the form of a servant. We’re never more like Jesus when we serve.
The ladies were talking about their husbands dropping their clothes on the floor and not picking up after themselves. Seems like the perfect opportunity to take on the ‘form of a servant’ and imitate our Master by serving.
May we live [coram deo] before the face of God!
Georgene
Comments (7)
What wonderful words…Oh, yes, ANYONE can be great, because ANYONE can be a servant! And so, I pray, “He must become greater. I must become less.” With mcuh love and many prayers, Paula
Well said with the opportunity…do we complain or do we serve?
xoxo Cat
Serving with a pure, humble heart is something I strive for…and fail to achieve too many times. I think of Mother Theresa, and the way she served the people of India. Such an example of our Jesus!!!
The book I’m reading is “Always Enough” by Rolland and Heidi Baker. It’s the story of their ministry to the children of Africa. I’m only just beginning it, but I can’t wait to work my way through it. We are hoping our church will do a mission trip to S. Africa next year with friends who are missionaries there. I’ll let you know if the book lives up to my hopes!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Georgene! Here are some flowers and chocolates for you. Enjoy!
Nancy De Leigh Moss has some wonderful writings. My mom introduced me to her writings and..wow…very wonderful. Hope your study goes well.
Blessings!!
Just stopping by to say you are in my thoughts and prayers!! Paula
Good post. I am a servant but not always with a willing spirit. I am married to a very messy man. I love him but I admit, it does aggravate me. I doubt he knows that because I never tell him. However, I keep it inside but I resent it so I am not a willing servant after all. I need to work on my attitude. Thanks for posting this.
God bless you,
FAye