August 01

Doing Good from the Heart


Remind the people to … be ready to do whatever is good…. Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good … and not live unproductive lives.

Titus 3:1,14 (NIV)


Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them.

Romans 12:9 (NLT)


The clock on the wall ticked quietly. He leaned forward in his chair and looked at his group. “We need something more….”

“It’s great to be in the word,” one of the women on the couch responded, “I mean our meetings are wonderful … it just feels like something is missing.”

“Yes, we need to be doing something,” the other echoed. “You know, things that will impact our world.”

The first woman sat up, “That’s it, we need to make our love visible.”

The leader shifted in his chair. “Exactly! Guys and gals, we need to get beyond ourselves. This next week, let’s look for ways we can reach out to others and show them Christ’s love. But also, let’s think of what we can do together.”

The group agreed and moved on to a time of prayer. What they were feeling, we all feel as we grow spiritually. Maybe it’s the restless Holy Spirit churning within us, or the Word of God challenging us, but the reality is we want the peace of good works—the peace He gives as we follow His lead. We just know, there is synergy and power when we band together and do good things in His love. But the underlying truth is this: before it’s a group thing, it’s an individual thing. A thing of the heart.

When it comes to doing good, where is your heart?


Lord, show us Your works. Use us for good. Amen.