Today : Doing Good
TODAY’S VERSE
“This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. – Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.” Titus 3:8,14 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Doing good to others is very important to God. Paul uses strong language to communicate this point. He uses the words, “insist”, “devote” and “must” when talking about meeting the urgent needs of others. He writes that helping others will keep us from living an unproductive life. There are people all around us with urgent needs. Are we responding? Are we exemplifying the love of Christ to them? God wants us to learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others. Why not start today. Ask God to lead you to someone you can help.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, help me to see the needs around me. Help me to view others through Your eyes of compassion. Lead me today to someone who needs my help. Give me the wisdom and strength to do all I can to meet their urgent need.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
I will help those in need
Today, see yourself before God. Sense His heart toward the needy. See His concern for those that are hurting. Who will go? Who will help take the love of God to those in need? Picture yourself raising your hand and saying to our Father, “I will go, send me. I will help.” Feel the pleasure that God has in sending you. Feel the love of God in your heart. See yourself helping those around you with care, concern and great empathy. Say out loud, “Yes Father, I will help those in need.”