“Comparison is the thief of joy.” These words spoken by Teddy Roosevelt are true. We could also say, “Comparison is the thief of our joy in serving.” Too often we think, “I can’t serve because I can’t __________ like them, or because I’m too __________.” It’s true that you can’t do everything, but you can do something. What is the unique ability that God has given to you? Join us this Sunday for day 27 of the Serving Challenge as we embrace and thank God for the unique ability He has given to each of us.
How much is your opinion worth? That’s right, two cents! Too often we want to give our advice and opinions about serving, but what we say has far less value than what we do. One of the core values at Prince of Peace is Action. That is, we place a higher value on action than simply talking about maybe someday doing something. This is not always easy, and mistakes can be made.
If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy. Have you heard that before? No margin no mission. What about that one? Most of the time, serving comes down to one word – DISRUPTION. Disruption of our routines, our schedules, our priorities. Day 13 of the Serving Challenge as we take a few steps with Jesus who teaches us that serving is about being available to Him and others.
Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed and your entire day was ruined because of it? Have you ever been in a position where you wanted to serve someone else, but then talked yourself out of it? It turns out that our mindset and our attitudes have enormous power over our actions. Our attitude can either prevent or empower us for service. We need the mindset and attitude of Christ.
How do you measure true greatness? Fame? Wealth? Wins versus Losses? In His Kingdom, Jesus measures greatness not by status, but by service. Join us on Sunday as we introduce the Serving Challenge and the five attributes that lead us along the path toward the Greatest Servant of All Time.
What is one thing Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and Tom Brady all have in common? They all had a coach. Think about that. The GOATs (greatest of all time) all needed someone else to help them. Who has and is God putting in your life to help coach you so that your gifts can grow?
Joy to the World! The Lord is Come! The story of Jesus' Birth from Luke 2:1-20
Most of the times when we GO, it means saying goodbye and acknowledging, "I won't see you again until..." Once our Christmas celebrations are over, we of our separate ways, and return to our normal routine. For many, it means returning to a life of isolation and loneliness. In the journey of life, Jesus does not promise, "I'll see you soon." Instead, He promises a real present, His real presence, "to the end of the age."
Since God has given us as a gift and wrapped our gifts in the needs of others, the natural conclusion is that we are to use our gifts together. Not to strut our stuff but to expand the Kingdom of God.
What is your favorite food to have around Christmas? What scent reminds you of Christmas? What if you could experience the Christmas feels more than just a few days of the year? The Lord Jesus does not intend for you to know His presence only during certain times of the year. He intends for you to know His presence and receive His forgiveness, "as often as you eat of this bread and drink of this cup."