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Meet Urgent Needs and Live Productively
November 13, 2024
Hey Clawson Family!
Song:
Scripture:
Titus 3:14 NLT
Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
Devotional:
In our fast-paced world, productivity is often measured by personal achievements and the ability to check off items on our to-do lists. We hustle through our days, striving to accomplish more, yet sometimes feeling unfulfilled. Titus 3:14 offers a counterintuitive approach: true productivity is found in personal endeavors and serving others by meeting their urgent needs.
The Apostle Paul encourages us to "learn to do good," implying that serving others is a skill we can develop over time. It's not always instinctive to prioritize others' needs, especially when we're swamped with our own concerns. However, we discover a deeper sense of purpose when we shift our focus outward. Meeting the urgent needs of others not only blesses them but also enriches our lives, keeping us from being unproductive in God's kingdom.
By intentionally seeking to meet the urgent needs of others, we align ourselves with God's purpose and experience a fulfilling, productive life. Let's commit to being conduits of His love and provision today.
Journal:
In your journal, write down how you can begin to cultivate compassion and empathy. Put yourself in other's shoes to better understand how you can help! Write down how meeting others’ needs has affected you. Did you notice a sense of fulfillment and purpose?
Training:
Start each day by asking God to make you aware of the needs around you. It could be a colleague who is overwhelmed, a neighbor who is lonely, or a stranger who needs a kind word.
Don't delay when you see a need you can meet. Whether it's offering assistance, providing resources, or simply listening, your prompt response can make a significant difference.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us that true productivity comes from serving others. Help us to see the urgent needs around us and give us the courage and willingness to meet them. Teach us to do good, not for recognition, but to glorify You and extend Your love to those in need.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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