Today's Reflection

SERVANTHOOD IS an attitude we choose, not something cast upon us. An attitude of service involves our taking responsibility in our world and our immense gratitude for all other aspects of life that serve the general welfare—trees providing oxygen, insects pollinating, water moisturizing, people manufacturing goods, truck drivers delivering, health workers administering wellness, and so on. We all serve one another and the cycle of life. … The kingdom of God, as described and modeled by Jesus, promotes a communion of servants honoring and serving one another, grateful for the gift each brings.

—Tom Camp, Upper Room Disciplines 2019: A Book of Daily Devotions (Upper Room Books, 2018)

Today's Question

How can an attitude of service help you notice God today?  

Today's Scripture

“May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—Romans 15:5-6 (NRSV)

Prayer for the Week

Lord, thank you for all the ways you are present in my life.
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Lectionary Readings

(Courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library)

• • Lamentations 1:1-6 and 3:19-26
  • Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
  • 2 Timothy 1:1-14
  • Luke 17:5-10

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