Verse 13

July? Can that possibly be right? Although I'm a bit flabbergasted that the summer is halfway over already, I have been looking forward to July because that's when Global Connections (a Christian organization in BG) begins its outreach to International Seasonal Workers at the farms in and near town. On Thursday, I (with two other ladies) had the privilege to go out to two of the camps where the workers live to introduce myself and pass out information on the upcoming activities we have planned. It was so fun to meet people (and to practice my Spanish!). It also got me thinking about our responsibility as believers to serve others. So that's the inspiration for the next verse.

Romans 12:10-13

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted in prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

I especially hope the last two items on the list will be exemplified in the way we interact with these seasonal workers this month!