I had a sliver of silver light thought today, while doing my usual battle against the "I don't mean much to the world" thoughts. I could stop being a consumer in relationships. I can focus on how to minister to others.
I am just a small wayside flower, but for those who tread the path near me, I can offer a sweet scent.
I can minister to my mom through hugs, through simple conversation, listening to her frustrations about her day at work, encouraging her to motivation, congratulations, and letting her know she means the world to me.
I can minister to my my students by listening to them, making them laugh and feel special for those 25 minutes, helping them find their unique talents every week...and saying a short prayer for them as they leave.
I can minister to my boyfriend by praying for him every day, by offering him my love, by encouraging him in purity, by finding ways to make him feel special and needed.
I can minister to my Xanga friends by letting go of the need to be right, by making them feel like their ideas are just as important as mine, and by encouraging comments.
These small things are harder than they seem...being kind is contrary to my nature. But I will try, my loves.
How do you find ministry of God's love in small things?
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