James 1:22 James doesn’t mince words. The conviction is received in our hearts when we read we’re to get rid of all uncleanness and rampant outgrowth of wickedness, we’re to be quick to listen and slow to speak. We’re to be slow to take offense and get angry as our anger doesn’t promote the righteousness of God. These aren’t just suggestions, they’re not passive recommendations. As the doers of the Word, it’s our lifestyle. James explains if we’re merely listeners of the Word without obeying it, it’s like seeing ourselves in the mirror and when we walk away from it, we forget what we looked like. Walking by Faith, persevering and obedient … these are the ones God blesses. Show no partiality, love your neighbor as yourself, speak and so act as people who are to be judged under the law of liberty, the moral instruction given by Christ, especially about love. Being a doer of the Word is to be our nature, our character, as it is with God. Mercy and grace, compassion and kindness, humility, and selflessness undergird everything we do… And it all counts. What we consider to be menial tasks could be monumental to the one who receives what we do. What we do for a family, friends, random people at the store, it all matters. Some doers are missionaries, domestic and international. Other doors serve at the local soup kitchen or pass out food to those in need. Other doers see a neighbors need and just do it. What we may consider as small and perhaps meaningless, matters in the eyes of God. Serving others, making personal sacrifices, bringing light into the dark places, serves others and serves God. Lord, we pray for opportunities today, to serve You, to sew seeds into the hearts of men. Help us to be intentional as we accomplish what You’ve called us to do. Help us not to grow tired or weary of doing good things for others, strengthen our hands and our feet. Lord give us an opportunity to express our love in real, tangible ways.