The Eyes of Christ...

Day 16 Doxology:  Today our church fed one another.  We served pancakes to our community as a fundraiser for missions.  Isn't it a bit ironic that we served so that we can serve.  It was a success!

5am came very early...at least 2am.  Whatever the time, Shannon and I were late.  We arrived at 6:30am-ish to a group of hard workers waiting for the crowd.  We immediately ate and then started the mingling!  Waving a sign; sharing a "thank you" or two; laughing and joking with great friends, and so much more as we served...as we prepared to serve!

Today's doxology is 2-fold.  Pictures of those that served echoes the life of our church -groups of people sharing joy through service...and since I forgot my phone these are the pictures from the lens of others...

The really amazing thing is that there were so many others that worked endlessly to make today a success.  In fact, I received a lot of pictures that I didn't include, but the one picture I couldn't get...that no one took...was the picture of the person whose idea was cast into action...this person was a constant go-between the kitchen and patrons.  This person worked endlessly to make this morning a success, to the point that this person didn't eat until the close of the "Flapjack Fundraiser"!  Was this person you?

You know Matthew 6 says, “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you."

I am reminded of this text, because of the lack of notice by the camera and myself of this person when I wanted to include everyone and their hard work.  Just because we don't see someone worshipping doesn't mean they are not worshipping.  We shape people, and Christ, in our own image...to fit our world.  But...what if it didn't have to be that way?  What if we trusted God enough to allow Him to see our heart and the heart of others even when they appear different than our own?  In that instance...what could our service be?  What could our worship be? 

I can't wait to worship with my church family tomorrow like we did today...