Frankly Devoted

Creator of the Universe, Sustainer of our souls, We come together from all over Your world, as builders in Your ministry. In this time of growth and change, we ask your blessing on our work, that we may align our hearts  and minds to your will, in prayerful conversation with you.  Help us to realize the bold ambition  of being your hands and feet on this earth, remembering that with each block laid, each nail hammered, every floor to play on, each policy success, each MicroBuild loan, We are serving You, helping to build the Kingdom of God right here, right now. Remind us daily that we are but stewards of your ministry. May your will be done. Amen. 

  This graphic, including words from Duke Chapel Dean Luke Powery in this morning's Ash Wednesday service, go hand ind hand with my Devotion published by Habitat for Humanity International this week.  Love in action By Frank Wrenn Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves?  Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the LORD? Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter — when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? —  Isaiah 58:5-7 , New International Version I usually hear this Scripture at Ash Wednesday services, as my congregation begins the season of Lent. For many, Lent is...