08/28/2026
Good mornin’. Big yawn…
Happy Friday.
Work to get the paycheck.
Kids taken care of in every way possible.
Spouse.
Bible study and church.
Food.
House chores.
And on and on…
The daily-life checklist.
We spend so much of our time taking care of what’s inside our own little box.
And there’s nothing wrong with that. We have responsibilities, people we love, and things that need to be done.
But my heart has been telling me something lately…
Life can become so much more fulfilling when, as Christians, we unlock the door to our own little box and start looking beyond ourselves.
Not as slaves.
As servants.
There’s a BIG difference.
Jesus didn’t call us to simply go through our daily routines. He called us to serve, love, encourage, and make disciples.
Sometimes that may look like something big.
But sometimes it’s as simple as opening a door for someone, checking on a friend, visiting someone in the hospital, helping a stranger, or noticing someone who could use a little kindness.
Matthew 20:28 says:
“…the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve…”
That changes the way I look at my day.
Maybe the question isn’t always, “What else do I need to get done?”
Maybe it’s, “Who can I serve today?”
Because when we finally unlock the door, look up, and start seeing the people God has placed around us…
That’s when life gets really interesting.
Take care of your box.
But don’t forget to open the door.
Someone outside of it may need you. I know I do..