Can't Do It Without You Too

 

...and I made preparations

           for building.

         1 Chronicles 28.2

(In God's kingdom,

 in His purposes,

 in His work,

each one of us is vital

     to do our part.

We are all anointed

             and appointed,

sometimes to hit the last nail,

  to bring the work

  to completion.

Sometimes to come

    alongside others to help,

    assist, encourage,

    or hold a board in place.

Sometimes with no recognition

    to prepare, gather,

         cut up the veggies,

 for someone else

       to pull it all together.

Are we seeking our own glory

     or the glory of God in this?

May we acknowledge the quiet ones,

even to be one of the quiet ones,

   behind the scenes,

     who do the heavy lifting,

the thousands of faithful ones 

 who prepare

  for the wellbeing of others

  and take joy in serving God.

That's what the Body does.

God says, "We can't do it

        without you too.")

O LORD,

Help us to approach this work

  with a willing heart

to contribute what we are able

  for Your kingdom.

Help us to realize there are

    no small acts

         of faithfulness

    or singular heroes.

And indeed, what is most valuable

    may be the most invisible

                   to our eyes,

   but extraordinary in Yours.

Grant to us the eyes and heart

   not just to pitch in,

   or play our part,

but to bring You glory

in whatever You place

     in our hands today.

Let not pride handicap us,

but let Your grace

      saturate it all.