Day 27 — Ministry
Friday, March 23, 2007
God’s Word
“Love your neighbor as yourself…” – Jesus’ Great Commandment
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Put a Serving Towel Over Your Arm
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Put a Serving Towel Over Your Arm
Picture… People serve the purposes of God. People gather to create quilts to send to the cold in far lands. People bring food to the basket for the local hungry. Caring meals are brought to families undergoing stress. People greet others for worship as they walk in the door. People clean rooms and prepare food and visit the lonely and provide clothing to the needy. People lead the gathered community in worship in the presence of God.
Description… People use their unique S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Ability, Personality, Experience) to serve God and people in this place.
Why…. We were made for ministry. We are served by serving. Life’s meaning and significance comes from sharing from our abundance to serve God in our generation.
Lives Are Changed… The hungry are fed. The lonely are visited. Voices are raised in song. Spirits are raised in body, mind and soul. Thoughts and attitudes grow closer to the mind of Christ.
Connect… What is your ministry? That is a question that we should ask one another. Listen for God’s calling upon your own life to discern where you might connect. Offer to get involved in the ministry area of your choice. Start a new ministry. Serve your next door neighbor.
Prayer… Lord, Help me to discover the ministry that you are calling me to do. Amen.
Description… People use their unique S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Ability, Personality, Experience) to serve God and people in this place.
Why…. We were made for ministry. We are served by serving. Life’s meaning and significance comes from sharing from our abundance to serve God in our generation.
Lives Are Changed… The hungry are fed. The lonely are visited. Voices are raised in song. Spirits are raised in body, mind and soul. Thoughts and attitudes grow closer to the mind of Christ.
Connect… What is your ministry? That is a question that we should ask one another. Listen for God’s calling upon your own life to discern where you might connect. Offer to get involved in the ministry area of your choice. Start a new ministry. Serve your next door neighbor.
Prayer… Lord, Help me to discover the ministry that you are calling me to do. Amen.
