“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom their is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1: 17

I used to think everything was up to me.  That all I had to do was to try harder, work harder, be more committed and obedient, then God would bless me and give me gifts of grace.  Oh, God was always in the picture, but as a far off judge, accountant, and score keeper, whom I was trying to please and impress, as if God needed or wanted that from me.

Now I know that it’s not about me at all, it’s about what God is doing, and being open to whatever gifts of light God sends from above.  It’s about being open and paying attention, receiving and giving thanks… then flows the doing, the living, the serving, the commitment, the grace out pouring, and the light shining through the cracks of my life.

Lord, help me to listen, pay attention, be open to receive, that I might serve You by serving others with whatever gifts you may give.  Amen.