Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Tuesday’s Musings: Life in the HOV Lane


Philippians 2:4 (ESV) Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Sunday was a very busy day. It started with two services. After lunch I returned for two meetings while Joe went grocery shopping. It was then off to the hospital to visit a member, making it home just in time to regroup for Sunday Connect.  That type of day is tiring but it is also rewarding because it involves being with others and either serving them or working together in the name of Christ. 

I did not have a Musings yesterday as I left the house early to drive to Emory Orthopedics at N. Druid Hills Rd. for an MRI on a hurting shoulder. Traffic was bumper to bumper as usual.  I noticed with a twinge of envy that cars in the HOV lane were speeding by.  How nice it is, I thought to have someone to share a ride and reap the benefits of that.  God’s desire is that we live in relationship with other, loving one another, helping one another and sharing what we have with those who have less. It’s important to remember that the arrow goes both ways.  We love and help and share but also are loved and are helped and are recipients of others’ sharing with us. 

Dear God, help us today to strengthen our relationship with others, to make new friends and expand our circle of acquaintances. Please help us to be patient with others and help others to be patient with us. We ask in Jesus’ name, amen.

 Have a blessed day,
Paige

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