LOVE WEEK-Generosity Unleashed

Life moves so quickly, and if we are not intentional, we can become motionless in time. Physically, we may remain active. However, there comes a point when one must wonder, “Am I living a life of purpose, or am I just going through the motions to reach an end?” Living with tunnel vision is a scary place to be. The rest of the world can begin to dissipate around us, and the goals we once held can transform into ideals that isolate us from life itself.  I can’t help but wonder how many times I have allowed myself to slip away from living a life of purpose to simply living for the sake of living.

The fact is, as God’s creation, we are called to more than merely living. We are called to connect, grow, serve, and love. As Christians, we have a responsibility we cannot take lightly. What is sometimes disguised as the mundane day-to-day is often an abundance of opportunity. There are conversations we are a part of, people we encounter, and situations we face every day that allow us to respond. The question is, how are we viewing these moments? Do we see them as opportunities to connect, grow, serve, and love, or are we missing them entirely?

What if we were to take notice of the little things? What if we were to allow the Holy Spirit to direct our paths outside what may seem ideal? What if we were to let love invade our beings?

God is present in every moment. However, if we don’t shift our focus beyond the tasks of day to day life, we can miss our chance. We can miss our chance to connect. We can miss our chance to learn something new. We can miss our chance to serve someone who desperately needs it. We can miss our chance to love those around us.

 I’m so excited for the focus our church has put on our community this week, but let’s not make this just “Love Week.” Let’s take this mindset into the mundane. Let’s not just live for the sake of living. Let’s live to serve, connect, grow, and love.  

Written by: Tamara Sturdivant
Edited by: De Ann Sturdivant