Devotion - Monday, October 5

One of the books I am grateful for reading is "Devotional Classics."  It is a collection of reflections by well know and prominent Christians.  What I also appreciated is the way in which the writings are grouped.  The editors encouraged readers to explore the variety of ways in which God's people express their faith.

Some have as their prime experience of God a mystical experience.  Others find their closeness to God by way of getting deep into scripture.  There are Christians whose experience involves philosophy and thought.

The way which I am most comfortable with is service.  I experience God most powerfully when I am actively engaged in working to assist the physical needs of those around me.

Today, we begin the 22 Homecoming Habitat Build.  Ten days from now, we will look back on over 3,500 hours of service put in on the house.  Ten days from now, a neighbor will have a home in which to raise her children.

This house will not be built on Bowman Field.  The trucks and football fans who came out for ESPN GameDay wrecked the field and it is unsafe for us to attempt the build.  We will be in a parking lot, next to Clemson's Sheep Barn.  It will take some of the flash off the build, but the service will remain every bit as significant.

This is more than a service project; it is a spiritual experience.  Keep it in your prayers and come out to help