What Can I Do for You Today?

One question can change everything: "What can I do for you today?"

Theme: What Can I Do for You Today?
Verse: "Serve one another humbly in love." — Galatians 5:13

We are all busy. Each of us has exactly 168 hours in a week, and it serves us well to allocate that time wisely.

Like money, time is a finite commodity. Unlike money, however, time can never be earned back. Once a moment is spent, it is gone forever.

So how do we use our time effectively? That is an individual decision and, for those with families, often a shared one. Some priorities are obvious: sleep, eat, and care for our minds and bodies. For many of us, our work schedules also claim a significant portion of those 168 hours. Even so, we still have many hours left to invest.

What does the balance of your day look like? Do you approach those hours intentionally, or do you simply let them unfold?

Christ's earthly ministry was marked by intentionality. He prayed. He taught. He listened. He rested. Even His times of rest served a purpose. Because He lived intentionally, He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, ready to meet the needs of those around Him. In a word, He was available.

As we strive to become more like Jesus, being available is an area where many of us can grow. There is no shortage of opportunities. You might volunteer at a local shelter or food bank, help a struggling family with home repairs if you have those skills, or simply be a listening ear for someone who needs a friend. You do not have to be an ordained minister to make an eternal difference. Every believer is called and equipped to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

My exercise partners and coworkers have probably heard it more times than they can count, but I often greet them with a simple question: "What can I do for you today?" It is an intentional way of offering myself as a servant. That one question changes the tone of the conversation and lets others know they matter.

Take a few moments today to search your heart. Look carefully at your schedule. Is there room to be more intentional? Is there someone who needs your time, your encouragement, your skills, or simply your presence?

The greatest investment we can make with the hours God has entrusted to us is to use them in service to Him by serving others.

Adapted from Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley