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“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:1 (NKJV)

If someone could hold a mirror up to our ministry or acts of service what would be reflected? Would it be an image of ourselves basking in the glory or an image of someone who was blessed by us? The “mission of ministry” is to bring people to God by reflecting Christ’s love. When we get caught up in doing good because it makes us “feel good” or “look good,” we slip away from our mission. People see Christ through our actions and sometimes those actions speak louder than words.

On my desk, I keep a photo of a lovely 90 year old lady named Luella. I was approached by friends of hers to get a donation of sermon DVDs and worship CDs so she could see her Pastor Jonathan preach from her nursing home. I gladly gathered up the items (affectionately named Luella’s Library) for Luella’s friends but God had other plans in mind; He wanted Luella home with Him.  While Luella never got the CDs, they are in circulation in nursing homes, homes of shut ins, and anyone else that wants to listen to the Word of God but can’t get to church.  I get calls and letters occasionally from Luella’s friends updating me on Luella’s Library and their latest visits to bless others. Luella’s picture is my reflection of ministry, and it is there to always remind me to never see myself but someone that has been blessed by my actions.

“Dear God, Help us to minister in Your name and only seek to honor and glorify You in all we do. Show us opportunities to reach out to others through acts of service that will draw them close to You. ”

For His Glory,

Katrina Redman
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