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
For this exercise, start by serving someone in your family or relational circle, not a stranger. This act could be as small as:
- Cleaning the dishes when you don’t need to.
- Getting a cup of coffee for a coworker.
- Running an errand for a neighbor.
- You don’t need to announce or draw attention to what you’re doing – it’s okay if it goes unnoticed.
- Just quietly love this person by meeting a practical need of theirs.
- And as you serve, let the love of God come through your heart, allowing him to love others through you.
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 01-02)
Listen: Rule of Life Podcast on Service (Episode 01)
