We Are All Called To Serve

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” ~ 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)

Today we observe Veteran’s Day in honor, remembrance, and recognition of the military veterans both living and dead that have served this great country. It is because of their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that we enjoy and maintain our freedom as citizens of the United States. Though many of us have chosen not to enlist in the armed forces, we are not exempt from service. In fact, God calls each and every one of us to serve one another.

To prepare and equip us for a life of service, God has given each of us gifts. The challenge often times is figuring out what our gift(s) are.

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy, in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently, if it is to show mercy do it cheerfully." ~ Romans 12:3 -8 (TNIV)

So how do you discover your spiritual gifts so that you may serve others?

1. Follow your heart: Look for areas which you feel most fulfilled.
2. What are you good at?: Look for areas which you seem to be the most effective.
3. What do people always ask you to do?: Look for those areas in which others affirm your abilities.
4. Pray about it: “Ask, and what you are asking for will be given to you. Look, and what you are looking for you will find. Knock, and the door you are knocking on will be opened to you.” ~ Matthew 7:7 (NLV)

Martin Luther King once said, "Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve.... You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Reach into your soul. Stir up your gifts. Discover your passion. Find your purpose. Let God use you to be of service. If you are looking for ways to serve or give back visit www.serve.gov. There is always something we can do to help others. How will you be of service today?

Remember you are not alone.

Embrace and enjoy the journey...

God Bless!