Love is in the air. Our marketing driven society never ceases to amaze me. Recently I was in a local pharmacy getting a few things with my oldest daughter Allie. Both of us were drawn in to the vibrant displays of Valentine’s marketing. We had fun listening to all the musical cards!
Love certainly is in the air, but it is not just during the month of February. Every day is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our love to others. Sure we probably won’t do it with heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate, but sometimes it is the simple and small things that express our love the greatest. Let me explain...
Over six weeks ago I had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee to repair a torn meniscus and remove cartilage behind my knee cap. Everything went great and the recovery has been going well. The day of the surgery, people helped Jane and me with the kids and others came just to be with Jane during the procedure. After the surgery and during the last six weeks, I have been limited in what I can do. This has been both frustrating and humbling. I have had to rely on others to do simple and small things for me, and I am so grateful. Yes, simple and small expressions sometimes make a huge display of love!
What are the simple and small things that you can do to express love to others? Could it be a kind word? Saying thank you? Asking, can I help? Seeing a need and simply meeting the need without being asked? I want to encourage you to let love fill the air of your life everyday, not just on February 14.
And speaking of love filling the air, our church is in need of some folks to volunteer to be a part of our Usher Team. This team serves a vital role in the life of our church. If you have compassion for people and a desire to serve others, this ministry opportunity may be for you. FMI, contact the church office at 386-454-1700 or e-mail Michael Kelley at michael@fellowshiponline.org .
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
