"You Did For Me"

Photos from Former Volunteers in Nalerigu, Africa

34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'

37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'

40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

It's Morning, Jesus
Lord be with Sherri, Julie, Kathy, Nan, Gene, Nancy.
Their ministry is to you, you who come in distressing disguise.
Grant that, today, we would not pass you by in hurry, frustration, impatience,
focused task.
Give to all of us your heart, as you gave to the good Samaritan.
Reveal to us our own hearts of flesh.
I confess my hurry
I confess my worry
I confess my scurry.

Without you living in me, Lord Jesus, I am undone.
Christ in me the hope of glory.

Thank you for this day.
Thank you for waking me up this morning.
Thank you for the sacred trust of these hours before me.

Amen