Go Beyond At Home
28-Week Prayer Guide
Serving and giving
Each of us has a purpose in God’s plan. God makes it evident through His Word that our purposes go beyond selfish limitations into serving others in many different ways. This week let’s hear from the Lord through Scripture and prayer as we consider how we can give more of ourselves to serve Him.
Week 25
Day 1
August 18
1 Corinthians 12
REMINDER: What part are you in the Body of Christ’s church? There are many gifts listed in this passage. Does one of them describe something you are particularly good at doing? As a follower of Christ, we can find our great purpose in the Church Body. Paul tells us in this passage that the Church needs each part to work together to be a healthy Body. No matter your gifting, there is a place for you to serve. Each church needs door-holders, baby-rockers, Bible teachers, and even cooks! There is no question in this passage on if you have a place to serve or not… the question that we do find is: are you serving? If you are serving, you can be encouraged by this passage that you are playing a role in the Body of Christ. If you have not found your place yet, why not? What is holding you back? Try out a few different places to serve and see what fits your giftings.
TODAY’S PRAYER:
– Ask the Lord to show you how you can serve the Church.
– Confess and repent any spirit of laziness in you.
– Thank the Lord for some members of the Body who serve you!
