Big Idea: The spiritual practice of service is the expression of Christlike love through meeting the practical needs of another, especially those most in need of help, and it all starts with love.
Application: One act of service. This week, we invite you to do one hidden act of service.
It’s the same as last week, to find a person in your ordinary life to serve in just one small way, but this time, to try and keep it hidden, or at least, really, really quiet. This might look like:
- Anonymously buying flowers for someone.
- Dropping off a meal for someone in need and not telling anyone about it.
- Volunteering for a local charity, but not telling any of your friends.
As you serve, pay attention to your heart’s desire to be seen. Talk to God about it. Let God free your heart from the approval or disapproval of others.
Each week of this series, find helpful resources from Practicing the Way on service. Continue praying through this series and use these resources to help you.
Read: The Active Life by Parker Palmer (Chapters 03-04)
Listen: Rule of Life Podcast on Service (Episode 02)
