He laid aside

   His outer garments,

and taking a towel,

tied it around His waist.

Then He poured water

into a basin and began

to wash the disciples' feet

and to wipe them

with the towel that was

   wrapped around Him.

              John 13. 4-5

(What are my outer garments

    that I need to lay aside?

Pride?

Worries?

Fear?

Selfishness?

What people may think?

And what are the

      towel and basin

that God has given me

               today

to serve Him

and bless others?

A way of seeing

  unexpected appointments,

a way of loving others

   to Jesus

in whatever way I can,

with whatever is in my hands

and He has placed in my heart.

Today will always

look very different

when my eyes are on Him

and I am willing

to trust Him in this situation.

I can't do everything,

  but I can do something.)

O LORD,

You have given each of us

towels and basins,

not just tools to serve You,

but hearts to bring

   Your Name here.

You equip us in ways

we don't understand

until the need arises,

and suddenly Your strength

        is made evident.

What are my towel and

        basin today?

Give me the courage

and heart

    to use them.

For Your honor

         and glory

   and Kingdom

and in Your Name.