Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.  1 Peter 4:10

I’M not a highly-educated theologian, but I have the love of Christ in my heart, and occasionally I have some spare time. God calls on us to serve others whenever possible. So I volunteer at my church, giving clothes to the needy and food to the hungry. I feel good knowing that I am serving a vital purpose in our church community.  When we love and serve our neighbors, we show our devotion to God. Good deeds may or may not require much time. In a short time, we can be good and faithful servants. A seemingly small act may stay in the heart and mind of another person for years to come. Even more important, when we extend a hand to someone who needs help, we do the work God calls us to do.

Lord, thank you for the blessings you have given each of us. Let us open our hearts and turn to our neighbors, passing along the blessings you have given us. We give glory to you, Lord Jesus and pray as you taught us, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”*