GET UP and SHOW UP

Sometimes life is difficult and it is hard to come up with the extra energy it takes to creatively think of ways to bless others. There is so much need all around us and we cannot possibly take care of it all. Yet, we know that God wants us to be blessed and be a blessing. I started talking with God about this and waited to hear what he had to say. 

God often talks to me through experiences. I was on my way to a prayer group and stopped by the store to pick up some flowers for a friend’s birthday. I got out of my car and walked a few steps just as an older woman was finished putting her groceries in her car and I offered to take her cart for her. She was appreciative. I walked the cart to the entrance of the store where another older woman was looking for a cart. I gave her the cart and she was appreciative as well. Just then God spoke to me that all I have to do is “get up and show up” and that he will give me what others need so that I have it to give. And he will also bring the person in need. He is the one to choreograph the entire experience. We walk through life, put one foot in front of the other, and God will bring into our paths things for us to be obedient to. God is looking for hearts that are open and willing to see the need in front of them. 

When God showed me this, I was greatly relieved that I didn’t need to add to an already very busy schedule. I just need to get up and show up. I just need to walk through life with my antennae up, receiving and giving according to what God puts in my path. 

I invite you to pray with me: Father God, I want to stay in step with you. I surrender to you and ask you to direct my steps. Will you please bring to me what others need so that I have what they need to give to them. God, will you please alert me to the needs of those around me that you would have me meet. Thank you, God, that you would use me in this way resulting in me being a blessing and being blessed. Amen.