“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2
Even though I had previously heard the Tim McGraw song that was on the radio, I had never really paid much attention to the words. A particular line caught my attention, “Go to church because your momma says to.” Were you told to do that, or did you tell your children to do that? I looked up the lyrics and was surprised to find quite a few worthy lessons to share with anyone who might listen. There were also several that took me back in time when too many things were taken for granted in my youth. Our culture does that quite frequently; take things for granted. Take the attached photo for instance; what do you suppose this is? A hole in the ground? I’ll give you a clue…you don’t need a plunger for this one. This is an outdoor toilet at one of the Christian schools in Haiti. Don’t take things for granted this week and…be humble and kind. I am closing today with the words from that Tim McGraw song I heard on the radio, Humble and Kind.
“You know there's a light that glows by the front door, don't forget the keys under the mat; when childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind.
Go to church 'cause your mamma says to, visit grandpa every chance that you can; it won't be wasted time, always stay humble and kind.
Hold the door, say "please", say "thank you", don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie. I know you’ve got mountains to climb but always stay humble and kind.
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you. When the work you put in is realized, let yourself feel the pride; but always stay humble and kind.
Don't expect a free ride from no one, don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why; bitterness keeps you from flyin'; always stay humble and kind.
Know the difference between sleeping with someone and sleeping with someone you love. I love you" ain't no pick-up line so always, stay humble and kind.
When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle, shut off the AC and roll the windows down, let that summer sun shine; always stay humble and kind.
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you, when you get where you're going don't forget turn back around and help the next one in line; always stay humble and kind.”
Dear Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen