Serving Others

True happiness is measured not by what we have, but by what we give!

In what ways are you serving others today?
What gets in the way of servanthood for you?
Who are people who have modeled a lifestyle of service for you?

John 13:14-15 (New International Version)

¹⁴ Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. ¹⁵ I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

What does this passage say to you?

God promises and will:

~Bless you as you bless others:  Hebrews 6:10 & Matthew 10:42

~Use others to encourage you and you to encourage others:  Acts 18:23

~Be with you in the presence of other believers:  Matthew 18:20


**Who do you know who needs a helping hand today?   Prayerfully make a list of ways you can bless others- and TAKE ACTION!**

"When we bless others we are truly blessed in turn!"


Dear God,  Thank you for all those you have sent to bless me.  Please show me who to reach out to today.  Amen.

The Simple Things

In the midst of daily living,  we need to keep our eyes open to little events that mean a lot to our kids and us!

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.  Joyce Brothers


How can you help your child have a spirit of wonder in their heart and your own?

"Fill us with your love every morning, then we will sing and rejoice all our lives." Psalm 90:14


GOD will and promises to:

Do good things in your life-

Psalm 92:4 (New International Version)

 ⁴ For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD;
   I sing for joy at what your hands have done.

Give you joy through your children-

Proverbs 23:24 (New International Version)

²⁴ The father of a righteous child has great joy;
   a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him



The simple things in life is when we see God's face in our children!


Take Action-

Have a "Family Game Night"!

Dear God, help me teach my kids that life is a gift from You.   Help us to slow down and hear your voice.  Amen.

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Depending on God

In the midst of pressures and busyness, firm belief in a good and loving God is the only road to vibrant living.

Strength through weakness:

1 Corinthians 1:28 (New International Version)

²⁸ God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are,


God promises he will:

Hear your prayer-

Psalm 18:6 (New International Version)

 ⁶ In my distress I called to the LORD;
   I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
   my cry came before him, into his ears

Refine you-

Zechariah 13:9 (New International Version)

⁹ This third I will put into the fire;
   I will refine them like silver
   and test them like gold.
They will call on my name
   and I will answer them;
I will say, ‘They are my people,’
   and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Give you refuge-

Isaiah 4:5-6 (New International Version)

⁵ Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over everything the glory^[a] will be a canopy. ⁶ It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.

Meet your needs as you seek him-

Matthew 6:33 (New International Version)

³³ But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well


I have a index card on my wall in my bedroom that says "Shine through me and be so in me that every soul i come in contact with may feel thy presence."  -Mother Teresa  I read it in the mornings before i start my day!

~To think about~

When things go your way,  do you give praise to God for he is the giver of all good gifts?

Do you ever wait for hard times to come before you turn to God for help?

God rewards those who seek him. It is very pleasing to Him.   Live by Faith!

Dear God, I give you every fear and uncertainty along with every success and good thing and trust You to provide the strength and grace I need to depend on You in all situations in my life.  Amen~
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