Good morning! So I know I'm a day behind and was going to consider waiting until next week to start the devotions, but I'm thinking late is better than, well later...

God has been oh so good to bring this trip together and call us each to be a part of it. Keeping in mind His grace and love for each of us I thought I would start this thread by sharing the following:

"The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the Harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among the wolves." - Luke 10:2-3

It seems today that everywhere you look there is plenty of work to do. There is never a dull moment and often times we are consumed not only by the day's business, but the ever present busyness that seems to crowd our time and thoughts. Every time you turn around there will be something else or someone else who needs tending- someone who needs to hear and feel God's love, some situation that needs prayer and encouragement. Just as Jesus challenged his followers so long ago, He challenges us to be alert to the needs and dangers of this world and to pray for God's help as we serve one another. He nudges us to be open and willing to GO, to answer the call "whom shall I send?". If we are faithfully abiding in Him, Jesus will equip us with the strength to answer "Here I am, send me!".

A Prayer
May today there be peace within
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith
May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you
May you be content knowing you are a CHILD OF GOD
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love
It is there fore each and every one of us.
~St. Theresa

God give us your vision and courage to see the plentiful challenges and tasks you put before us as divine opportunities. Give us grace to step away from our 'to-do' lists and simply be available to be vessels of your love, agents of mercy and kindness to those around us in the name of Your Son. Amen.

Books to Read:
-Celebration of Discipline per Drew's suggestion
-The Shack by William Young
-Dance Children Dance by Jim Rayburn III ("If you want people to come to Sunday school, don't have it on Sunday and don't call it school" - Jim Rayburn)

Movies to see:
The Last King of Scotland
Invisible Children documentary

Songs to listen to:
Albertine by Brooke Fraser
The Saints Are Coming by U2
Signature of Divine (Yahweh) by NeedtoBreathe