Since prayer is at the bottom of all this, what I want mostly is for men to pray—not shaking angry fists at enemies but raising holy hands to God. And I want women to get in there with the men in humility before God, not primping before a mirror or chasing the latest fashions but doing something beautiful for God and becoming beautiful doing it.
1 Timothy 2:10 The Message
My husband is one of those people who doesn’t hesitate to help when he sees a need.
I’ve watched him wash dishes after church potlucks, don a hazmat suit to scrape off a popcorn ceiling, study for hours just to help our kids with their homework… He even said yes to serving on the HOA board!
Now, I admit I found him attractive before I recognized his servant heart, but seeing him put love into action time and time again confirms that this man I married is one truly beautiful human.
Who do you know, whose heart for serving others makes them shine? Have you thanked them lately? Can you do that today?
Servant Song
I thank You, Lord, for giving me
A heart and eyes with which to see
The people who are suffering around me
I offer up my feet, my hands
Use my life, Lord, if You can
Be visible, be evident in me
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Put Your smile on my face
Fill my eyes with Your tears
And my arms with Your embrace
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
With Your words in my mouth
I will serve You for all of my days
I thank You, Lord, for showing me
The life to which You’re calling me
Unfolding like a mystery each day
Direction in Your Word I find
Strengthening my soul, my mind
I hear Your Spirit whisper in my ear
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Put Your smile on my face
Fill my eyes with Your tears
And my arms with Your embrace
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
With Your words in my mouth
I will serve You for all of my days
Jesus, I will serve You for all of my days
~ Brita Hammit
Do something beautiful for God today!
Best beauty treatment EVER!
(Well) Versed is a blog series written by Brita Hammit, a spiritual companion/director and women’s ministry leader in Phoenix, AZ.
Servant Song © 2023 Brita Hammit
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