September 8, 2022
Thursday
Life Is What You Make It: Make Room (For Service)
Colossians 4:7-17
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”
In a Wall Street Journal blog, Marc Agronin, a psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health, wrote, “During a routine visit with your doctor, you anticipate questions about your diet, weight, smoking and drinking. But there’s one important health-related question our doctors never ask, but should: ‘What’s your sense of purpose in life?’”
Researchers have found that purpose is as great a factor in health and longevity as exercise. It improves our body’s stress response, fosters healthier behaviors, and reduces certain risk factors for heart disease. What kind of activities? Dr. Agronin suggests “volunteering, caregiving, grandparenting, craft-making, traveling, praying, creating… it’s an endless list.” 1
For Christ-followers, service comes naturally. Jesus sends us into each day with work to do, and our lives are immortal until our work is done. In Colossians 4:7-17, Paul lists ten different men who encouraged him by their lives of service. Life is what you make it. Make room for service. Ask the Lord what He wants you to do today and do it with all \ your heart.
A point to ponder…
Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever our lord the king shall appoint.
Amy Carmichael, in Edges of His Ways
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