Making a difference

living our faith in tangible ways

Jesus asked the lawyer, “Which of these three, do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”-Luke 10:36-37

When we ask ourselves, “Who is my neighbor?” it can change our posture. It can make us ask questions like: “Am I seeing others?” “Am I being merciful?”
Mercy is the compassionate treatment of others, regardless of their situation. There are no ulterior motives; nothing is expected in return. It’s very freeing to show kindness in this way.

Who do you know who might need a kind word, an encouraging thought, a warm meal, a bag of groceries, or a plate of cookies? Some days, even a phone call or Zoom lunch can do so much to brighten one’s life. Who are you a neighbor to?

July Challenge:

Choose one of the challenges below to commit to completing by summers’ end:

1.        Write a thank you note once a week to someone who has gone out of their way to make your day special.

2.        Choose two/three friends who do not yet know Jesus and set an alarm on your phone to pray for them daily.

3.        Send a text to a friend once a week with an encouraging Bible verse.

 Remember that small gestures are better than the grandest of ideas. Look for other ways to tell someone that you see them, that Jesus sees them, and that they are loved and valued.