The Heart of a Servant

~~~ Saint Martin of Tours ~~~

~~~ Titus 2:1-8, 11-14 ~~~ Psalm 37 ~~~ Luke 17:7-10 ~~~

Trust in the LORD and do good,

that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.

As servants of the Lord we tend to the needs of his people.

A servant is attentive, caring, consistently serving the needs of others.

As servants we pour water, serve food, and even wash feet.

As servants we do what is required by the one we serve.

We are servants of the Lord.

We serve him with our heart, hands, and feet.

We serve him with our heart in loving what he loves.

We serve him with our hands in caring for those in need.

We serve him with our feet as we go out to his loved ones.

Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.

Young Samuel's response must also be ours.

Mary even proclaims herself to be a servant of the Lord.

To be a servant of the Lord means to surrender your will to his will.

If you are to be a servant of the Lord then 

your mindset must be that of his.

You must be of one spirit as often as possible.

A good and true servant does not question.

A good servant does not disobey.

A good servant is obedient to the master...our Lord.

The master cares for and protects a loyal servant.

Take delight in the LORD,

and he will grant you your heart’s requests.

The master carefully chooses his servants.

A servant puts the desires of the master above all else.

What are the desires of God for you?

How will you fulfill these desires?

A servant lives in the house of the Lord.

The closer the servant the better he/she is to serve the master.

A servant waits upon the master...

waiting patiently to be summoned by the master.

A wise servant teaches others what it means

 to serve the master well.

A servant's heart is filled with peace and purpose.

The place for the Lord's servant is by his side.

A servant fades into the background while always making

the master look better and better.

A servant's heart can be old, worn, tattered, and torn;

committed to serving the Lord.

A servant's heart is like clay in the master's hands,

waiting to be formed into something pleasing.

At the end of my life I want to hear the words...

Well done, my good and faithful servant.

Don't you?

Blessings come to those with a servant's heart.

~~~Peace~~~