Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Life Offering - by Howard E. Butt

"Starting in the 1930's, Duke Ellington led the most sought-after band in the world. From New York to New Delhi, he played unparalleled jazz. In the Smithsonian, a piece of paper in the Duke's handwriting says, 'The greatest thing one man can do for another is to pray for him.' A friend quoted Duke as saying, 'My music is how I pray.'

So, our work is our prayer. Are you willing to offer up what you do every day as a prayer to God? That's a humbling thought.

Take seriously what you do every day. Make it an expression of your faith - and pray for each other - as part of the high calling of our daily work.

Romans 12:1, The Message: "So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life - your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life - and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him."

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