Service

Focus

One of the greatest ways to love God and our neighbor is through acts of service. Before you go on, take a few moments to contemplate and reflect on how you might be uniquely called and created to serve those around you.

Listen

St. Teresa of Avila — Christ Has No Body

“Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.”

Matthew 25:34-36;40 (NLT)

“For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ ...
‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Step 3: Apply (25-50 words)

Continuing the metaphor of being the body of Christ, Use these parts of the body listed below to consider how you might serve others:

Hands:

Feet:

Eyes:

Ears:

Mouth:

Heart:

Mind

Step 4: Respond (25-50 words)

As you conclude this devotional, consider your unique perspective, vocation, skills, personality, experiences, and how we can serve God and others.
Ask God to open your eyes to new opportunities, ears to the people around you, and your heart and mind to the needs of your community.