July 16

The Servant’s Attitude


Oh, God, here I am, your servant: set me free for your service! I’m ready to offer the thanksgiving sacrifice and pray in the name of God. I’ll complete what I promised God I’d do, and I’ll do it in company with his people, in the place of worship, in God’s house, in Jerusalem, God’s city. Hallelujah!

Psalm 116:16-19 (the Message)


God has shown me the value of serving Him with others. Their encouragement and wisdom, the power of group prayer and hearts growing closer, a willingness to sacrifice and do something good for others—so good, you look back and say, Yes! This is what it means to be a servant—an effective tool in the hands of the Living God.

I have seen Him do this in our church. I saw it last year with our Small Group team as leaders were trained, groups were built and people plugged in. I witnessed it again last month as the Family Camp team raised nearly $1,000 for camp scholarships at a single fund raiser. Now, I hope to see it happen again. Our men are praying. Soon, we will come together. Soon, we will serve Him as one.

This is the way, the only way. Together … with Him!


Lord, build Your Church, use Your servants, use me. Amen.