July 18: The Joy of Service.
Happiness Found in Serving Others.
Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.--Philippians 1:25, 26, NLT
THE SPIRIT OF UNSELFISH LABOR for others gives depth, stability, and Christlike loveliness to the character, and brings peace and happiness to its possessor. The aspirations are elevated. There is no room for sloth or selfishness. Those who thus exercise the Christian graces will grow and will become strong to work for God. They will have clear spiritual perceptions, a steady, growing faith, and an increased power in prayer. The Spirit of God, moving upon their spirit, calls forth the sacred harmonies of the soul in answer to the divine touch. Those who thus devote themselves to unselfish effort for the good of others are most surely working out their own salvation.--Steps to Christ, 80.
Seize every opportunity to contribute to the happiness of those around you, sharing with them your affection. Words of kindness, looks of sympathy, expressions of appreciation, would to many a struggling, lonely one be as a cup of cold water to a thirsty soul. A word of cheer, an act of kindness, would go far to lighten the burdens that are resting heavily upon weary shoulders. It is in unselfish ministry that true happiness is found.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, 49.
"What does the Lord your God require of you,
but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him,
to serve the Lord your God will all your heart and with all your soul,
and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statues
which I command you today for your good?"
--Deuteronomy 10:12, 13, NKJV
Happiness Found in Serving Others.
Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.--Philippians 1:25, 26, NLT
THE SPIRIT OF UNSELFISH LABOR for others gives depth, stability, and Christlike loveliness to the character, and brings peace and happiness to its possessor. The aspirations are elevated. There is no room for sloth or selfishness. Those who thus exercise the Christian graces will grow and will become strong to work for God. They will have clear spiritual perceptions, a steady, growing faith, and an increased power in prayer. The Spirit of God, moving upon their spirit, calls forth the sacred harmonies of the soul in answer to the divine touch. Those who thus devote themselves to unselfish effort for the good of others are most surely working out their own salvation.--Steps to Christ, 80.
Seize every opportunity to contribute to the happiness of those around you, sharing with them your affection. Words of kindness, looks of sympathy, expressions of appreciation, would to many a struggling, lonely one be as a cup of cold water to a thirsty soul. A word of cheer, an act of kindness, would go far to lighten the burdens that are resting heavily upon weary shoulders. It is in unselfish ministry that true happiness is found.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, 49.
"What does the Lord your God require of you,
but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him,
to serve the Lord your God will all your heart and with all your soul,
and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statues
which I command you today for your good?"
--Deuteronomy 10:12, 13, NKJV
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