Mother Teresa said, “Do simple things with great love.” I think this is the best description of what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our world.
Serving is contagious. Serving gives our lives meaning and purpose. Serving allows us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Serving opens the heart to others and God. Serving gives preference to others and keeps us from thinking too highly of ourselves. Serving isn’t complicated. Serving is not optional for Christ-followers. We are called to serve in the name of Christ. The church is at her best when Christ-followers are actively serving. 
Saturday our little churched served the community with a FREE carwash (no donations!). No distinctions were made between old cars and new cars. EVERYONE got the same attention to detail and care. EVERY beneficiary of our service tried to donate money and couldn’t understand why we wouldn’t take it. One woman incredulously asked, “Why won’t you take a donation? Why are you doing this?”
I replied, “Because God has been gracious, loving and kind to us through Christ, we can’t help but be gracious and kind to others.” Her eyes filled with tears of joy and the words would not come. Without realizing it she had said a mouthful. Yes, simple things done with great love will change the world!
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