Being present is enough...

I have this prayer on my wall here in Arizona. I pass it everyday and sometimes forget to pray what it says or means. I am present, but my presence is not always there!

PRAY, YOU NEVER STAND TALLER THAN WHEN YOU ARE ON YOUR KNEES! An easy one to remember but not as easy to follow.

I attended a church meeting last night about being part of the Funeral Host Ministry. I have been a Hospice nurse and a volunteer, so I am comfortable with talking with those who have lost a loved one. I enjoyed what Father Eric had to say about our being present in the community and different events through out the church and in the world.. I believed that is what we are here to do, give back, step up and be present to help our fellow man.

We are sometimes so frightened to try something new or stretch out our hand to help others. There is nothing to fear. He said two very powerful things that have stayed with me. I have had a day to chew on it so to speak and it touched my heart and spirit.

If we are to follow the teachings of any religious group or synagogue, one of the first things we learn is about giving back to those in need. And there are always people in need for different reasons. Sometimes that person is ourselves. We need to fill ourselves up at times, and personally for me it only works when I am doing something for someone else.

You see when you are giving back, you step out of yourself and into the love of God. In return God blesses you with His love. So give without expectations, thank yous, or special confirming words. In other words just do it anyway.

Being present and being in the presence of others is enough. Silence is more powerful sometimes than words could ever be. So just be in the moment and the moment will be enough.

So I have joined the team and want to share just my being with others. If I can bring comfort, and extend a hand or shoulder I will. I am thankful that I am able to do His work.

Won't you consider extending a hand and being present?

God, You do not leave me wanting for anything. So please give me the courage and insight to leave behind all that I do not need in my life.


Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might...Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV