Pleasure to be of Service

Yesterday, my best-work-friend yelled from the staff restroom, "SMIITTTHH, help me, I just can't do it!" Watching her do a wall-slide (slightly interrupted by the paper towel dispenser), I dropped my things and ran to her rescue. What was happening? Her beautiful locs were being uncooperative, so she couldn't master pulling them into a high bun. After hooking her hair up and knowing she was pleased, we laughed until tears flowed. When we parted ways to begin teaching, I said to her, "Pleasure to be of service."

In a very mild situation, using my godly gift of kitchen hair-dressing, I saved my friend. I wanted to save her. I felt honored that she called on me when she was in need. Hmmmm...who does that sound like? God has an infinite amount of things to give us. He saved us from our transgressions. He sent His son, who despite persecution and hardship, WANTED to save us! So, God feels good when call on Him. He wants us to look to Him for our help. One of the greatest ways we can worship Him is by calling on Him when we need Him. 

In the same way, we should find honor in serving others. God is there for us even when we disappoint Him. He is there when we are asking Him for the same thing over and over and over again. He is honored that we call on His name. So, when our brother comes asking for another $25, if we have it, and it won't hurt us, we should try to give it willingly. When our friend asks us to babysit her kids because no one else is willing, not to mention the child loves coming over our house, we should feel a sense of honor to serve. When our significant other has a rough day at work and needs a listening ear, with joy and humility, we should be happy to be the one they chose to share with, and therefore, find joy in being there for them.

1 Peter 4:10 says, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."  To have a servant’s heart is a special spiritual gift that some of us naturally possess. Others of  us have to work a little harder to be selfless, considerate, and available for our brothers and sisters. We have to set aside egos. We have to find joy in being of service by taking baby steps, and that’s okay. The goal is to get to a point where we are god-like in how we approach giving of ourselves to others. We do that by humbling ourselves to God and His will for our relationships with others. Follow His example and be glad when people seek you to help them. It says a lot about the way you are perceived, and even more about the work you’ve done in His name. Be humble. Be helpful. Be Blessed. XOXO