Random Acts of Godliness

When was the last time you paid for a stranger's groceries, mowed the lawn of a neighbor who is down with illness, taken a teenager out for lunch, or sent a card to a local official thanking them for their service?  Random acts of kindness are powerful.  They come unexpected, without strings attached, leaving the recepient with a sense of worth and value.  The deep well of purpose it leaves you is the part of abundant life Jesus promises.  After all, you are doing the work of Jesus Himself. Your life will be filled with joy as you reach out to those around you.

Pay attention to the world around you today.  See people with the eyes of Jesus, allowing the Holy Spirit to show you people in need.  An encouraging hug, a short prayer for the stressed out checker at the grocery store, a bicycle for a young child without one, repairing a widow's car...the opportunites for random acts of godliness are everywhere. Keep your eyes open and your heart sensitive today.  Jesus longs to reach hurting people through you with tangible acts of love and service.