Radically Serving God Through the Eyes of a Giant…Taking Christianity Into the World
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Radically Serving God Through the Eyes of a Giant…Taking Christianity Into the World
We do many things wrong as parents and I fail often, but fortunately we have two children who “get it.” They know God, know who he is and serve him well. Recently my daughter was asked to provide a blurb the church could use on its website to which I have listed below. This Christmas and throughout the year, be still, seek God with all your heart and soul as you seek to serve others especially The Lost the Last & the Least.
Nowadays, on Thanksgiving, most people are used to the traditional family meeting around a colossal feast. But this most recent Thanksgiving was truly traditional. It’s funny how you go on living and not really be aware of what’s going on around you. Poverty, hardship, struggle rests on everyone’s shoulders. But for some, it hits much, much harder.
This Thanksgiving, a congregation of people gathered in downtown Atlanta to give their day serving others. We split, going to the bridges and the bluffs. I myself, went to the bluffs. The people truly want to get better and better their situation. With our love and support, it is so possible! I used to have a mindset that the homeless were the reason of their misfortune. And for some it’s true, but not for all. And all of us struggle and with that struggle is the possibility of overcoming that struggle. Despite the circumstances, people were singing in the street, laughing, praying, and cracking jokes! One man, “Big Ralph” had the most amazing sense of humor! He laughed and he joked and he was so full of life and positive energy! I know sometimes if I wake up late or some small thing wasn’t right, my whole day is shot. But why? I have so much to be grateful for. More than these people could even dream of at this point in their life.
This Thanksgiving I gained three things. First off, I gained a new Thanksgiving tradition of helping others and serving them, knowing God is behind it all. Secondly, I gained a new life perspective! To be grateful and to just know that people are people no matter the circumstance. Lastly, I gained new friends and memories I won’t be able to forget.
John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant in Duluth, GA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!
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