THE WILL OF LOVE
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1-2 It was a gorgeous day, and I was looking forward to meeting with my friends in front of our church for our weekly hour of prayer together. As I pulled into the parking lot, I noticed a stranger pacing back and forth on the sidewalk in front of the building. She walked with her head down so that her hair concealed her face, and she leaned heavily on a sturdy cane as she walked with a considerable limp. Her clothing was clean and in good condition, so I doubted she was one of the homeless people who often come to our sanctuary for help. I won’t describe her in any more detail so as to preserve her dignity. I greeted her a