Service.
I noticed it this weekend as he cleaned up the breakfast dishes, then washed the pots and pans after supper.
It was evident when he brought the tall ladder in from the garage to change the light bulb in our kitchen’s vaulted ceiling.
It filled the air around our home, like the white spray paint he used to freshen up the rocking chairs on the front porch.
It spoke to me more than his words ever could, his finishing these tasks without me even asking.
It convicted me, helped me realize anew that by meeting his needs without being asked, I show love.
It set an example for our children, demonstrated how they should act toward each other.
My husband lived Christ before us.
Suppose that, as a family, we could live this way every day, each doing what he or she could for the others, without expecting recognition or similar actions in return. What a sweet spirit would reign in our home…and how pleasing we would be to Christ.
May that be our goal, as we surrender ourselves to Christ, and allow a spirit of service to flow through us, to our family first, and then to others we meet.
What a lovely gentle post about serving others – and how it can be a simple act! What a wonderful world if we could all live simply and serve each other with a joyful heart!
How often we overlook – or take for granted that sweet attitude of service in our husbands and others. What a great reminder!
Melinda,
Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning! I know that I am often guilty of taking the service of others for granted. Battling selfishness is a continual struggle, but I thank God for the power He can give us to overcome.
Have a great day!
Beautiful post, Tracey! I couldn't be more grateful for my hubby ~ which I have a post coming up on soon ~ who works tirelessly around our home, at his grandma's, and any opportunity he gets. He is always serving his family and others so humbly. He challenges me! I love what you have said here ~ such a challenge for each of us to live our lives and make them a living sacrifice for the Lord. Your "others' posts" have really challenged me this year! 🙂
Blessings on your week~
Katie
Katie,
Thank you for your kind words!
It is humbling to be served so sweetly by someone else – and it makes me hope that I am able to take advantage of opportunities to do the same for others.
Have a wonderful week!
What a sweet post! And it was good that you noticed what he was doing; I think sometimes that we don't notice what others do for us, and that is discouraging to them.