But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace and Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith
~Galatians 5:22
It is so easy to forget why we should serve with joy. In today's world we are bombarded with the message "Take care of number 1". Where is the concern for others? Where does compassion fit in? And if we don't watch out we will come to resent the roles others have in our lives. As a stay at home mom this is an easy trap to fall into. With homeschooling, laundry, dishes, cooking, etc there is much to do and I can soon forget that there are little people who depend on me for encouragement, spiritual guidance and love. Or that I have a husband who needs to see a smiling face after a long day at work. This is when God's Word usually whispers it's words across my heart.
Ephesians 6:7 - With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
Mark 10:45 - For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
One of the greatest gifts we can give those we love is service with JOY. How different the attitude in my house is when I have my priorities lined up with the word of God. Jesus, Others, Yourself.
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