As my mother-in-law settles
into our home she frequently asks, “What can I do to help?” Often I can’t think
of anything she can help with because what I prioritize as needing done are
things that only I can do — writing, organizing my work space, coordinating
schedules. I never thought of helping others as being a God appointed position
in the body of Christ, but there it is tucked between some of what many of us
consider to be the weightier positions described by Paul. “Now you are the body
of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And in the
church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third
teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those
able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in
different kinds of tongues” (1 Cor 12:27-28 NIV).
2 comments:
I wonder which gift would be used to described to the ability to make people feel needed by finding meaningful ways for them to help, even when you don't really need help.
That just popped into my mind as I was reading. She will probably feel more at home if she thinks she is contributing.
Grace and peace.
Ah, good point. It may be more about what she needs than what I need.
Gail
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