Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Most people inherently like to be kind and do nice things for others, but how quickly our kind deeds can lead to grumbling in some way about another.
Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 1 Peter 4:9
Complaining?! Think you never complain about serving another? It’s easy to think that, but stop and reflect. Perhaps you expected a bigger thank you, more gratitude, a little reciprocity, or more praise of your skills and generosity? If we examine ourselves honestly, we rarely give without consciously or subconsciously wanting something tangible or intangible in return. Ask yourself why that might be?
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.1 Peter 4:10-11
All that we have, and all the gifts God has given us are not meant to be kept, but meant to be shared. Let us strive to give and to serve one another for His glory. What could be a more powerful witness to your family (and friends) than to be a cheerful giver of your time, talents, and treasures?
Let us pray for one another and our families that we grow in the desire to love and to serve others, with humility and love.
From the desire of being honored, esteemed, praised, and adored, deliver us, O Jesus! Grant us the grace to serve in imitation of you and all for your glory! Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
You never journey without the prayers of another. Accept this unfettered gift of prayer and pass it on!
