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God’s grace is for everyone. “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16, NIV).
God gives me blessings, more than I can ask or imagine. “[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20, NIV).
We serve God when we take care of others. “Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you truly love me? . . . Take care of my sheep’ (John 21:16, NIV).
I serve Jesus when I help to meet others’ needs. “ ‘Give them something to eat’ ”(Matthew 14:16, NIV).
Jesus is everyone’s Friend. “ ‘Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst’ ” (John 4:14, NIV).
“I follow Jesus and share Him with others. “ ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men’ ” (Matthew 4:19, NIV).
Taking care of those in need is like taking care of Jesus.“ ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’ “ (Matthew 25:40, NIV).
People in God’s family can always be ready for Jesus to come. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Matthew 25:13, NIV).
People in God’s family never stop caring for each other. “This son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found” (Luke 15:24, NIV).
Everyone is included in God’s love.“ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart’ . . . and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ ”(Luke 10:27, NIV).
I tell others I belong to God’s family when I choose to be baptized. “ ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased’ ” (Matthew 3:17, NIV).
When I worship God, others see His love and power. “For he is the living God and he endures forever” (Daniel 6:26, NIV).
I worship when I pray and wait for God’s answers. “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions” (Daniel 6:22, NIV)
I worship God when I give Him first place in my life. “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God” (Daniel 6:10, NIV).
I worship God when I enjoy His weekly gift, the Sabbath. “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3, NIV).
I serve God by helping people in urgent situations. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11, NIV).
I serve God when I tell others about Him. “God . . . is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27, NIV).
I serve God when I share my home with others.“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for . . . some people have entertained angels without knowing it”(Hebrews 13:2, NIV).
We serve God when we help others. “Carry each other’s burdens, and . . . you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, NIV).
I am happy when others join God’s family. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1).
God will help me share His message of salvation with others. “[God] is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9).
God helps me admit my mistakes and make them right. “If we confess our sins, he . . . will forgive us” (1 John 1:9).
People in God’s family share His love with others. “I desire to do your will, my God” (Psalm 40:8).
I worship God with my worldwide church family. “All nations will come and worship before you” (Revelation 15:4).
I worship God when I show respect and reverence for His house. “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!”(Psalm 84:1, NIV).
I worship God when I use my abilities to do His work. “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men” (Ephesians 6:7, NIV).
I worship God when I bring my gifts to Him.“Have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them”(Exodus 25:8, NIV).
God is always ready to forgive me. “You are forgiving and good, O Lord”(Psalm 86:5, NIV).
God’s commandments help us understand Him. “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble”(Psalm 119:165, NIV).
God has a plan to take care of me. “Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today” (Exodus 14:13, NIV
Celebrations help us remember what God has done for us “I will remember the deeds of the Lord” (Psalm 77:11, NIV).
God is working to reach my heart.“You are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God” (Psalm 86:10, NIV).
Jesus gives us hope.“Jesus Christ . . . by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope” (2 Thessalonians 2:16, NIV)
Jesus gives us joy.“ ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’ ”(Luke 2:10, 11, NIV).
God gives perfect gifts, and His best gift is Jesus.“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father”(James 1:17, NIV).
Because God is our Friend, we are not afraid of Him. “ ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’ “ (Luke 2:10, NIV).
Jesus gives me what I need to serve Him. “ ‘Freely you have received, freely give’ ”(Matthew 10:8, NIV).
We prepare the way for Jesus when we serve others. “ ‘You will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him’ ” (Luke 1:76, NIV).
We make friends for God when we serve others. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV).
As I do my best in learning, I can serve others.“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10, NIV).
We can serve God wherever we are. “Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 10:12, NIV).
In God’s family we all work together. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, NIV)
God gives us leaders to help us do great things for Him.“The Lord will do amazing things among you”(Joshua 3:5, NIV).
With our church family we listen and learn what is important.“ ‘Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well’ ”(Matthew 6:33, NIV).
We encourage one another to follow the Lord.“Let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25, NIV).
Church is a place of refuge where we worship together. ‘In my Father’s house are many rooms; If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you’ (John 14:2, NIV).
We can worship our awesome God every day. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me’ (John 14:1, NIV).
Thanks to God, we will live with Him and worship Him forever.“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:3, NIV).
God is worthy of our worship.”You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things” (Revelation 4:11, NIV).
We serve when we help others.“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes”(Romans 1:16, NIV).
We serve when we help others understand the Bible.“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for . . . salvation” (Romans 1:16, NIV).
I serve when I bring healing to others.“Always give your¬selves fully to the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV).
When I help others, I show them Jesus.“ ‘We would like to see Jesus’ ”(John 12:21, NIV).
Knowing God changes my life. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV).
Believers encourage one another to grow in faith. “Let us not give up meeting together . . . but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25, NIV).
At church we learn that Jesus is most important.“Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than men!’” (Acts 5:29, NIV).
At church we learn of God’s power in our lives. “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31, NIV.
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”(Psalm 133:1, NIV).
God’s grace is the gift of eternal life.“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
I will listen to God’s gentle whisper.“Your ears will hear a voice . . . saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it’” (Isaiah 30:21).
Even though bad things may happen, I know God loves me.“The God of all grace . . . will himself restore you and make you strong” (1 Peter 5:10).
God knows my needs; He cares about me.“I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10).
We worship God when we trust Him.“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord . . . is the Rock eternal” (Isaiah 26:4).
We worship God when we respect His authority.“Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water” (Revelation 14:7).
We worship God with joyful praise.“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart” (Psalm 138:1).
We worship God when we obey Him.“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands” (Psalm 119:10).
God wants me to include those who get left out.“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers” (1 Peter 2:17).
God wants us to treat others as He treats us.“God does not show favoritism” (Acts 10:34).
God wants me to forgive others from my heart.“Forgive your brother or sister from your heart” (Matthew 18:35).
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We worship Jesus when we give gifts to Him.“They saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him”(Matthew 2:11).
We worship the God who guides us.“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”(Luke 2:14).
We worship God when we sing joyful songs of praise.“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people”(Luke 2:10).
Jesus sees our needs and helps us.“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith . . . it is the gift of God”(Ephesians 2:8).
Jesus invites us to be with Him in heaven.“Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God”(Luke 14:15).
Jesus gives His love and grace freely.“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead ofsorrow” (Jeremiah 31:13).
By keeping our eyes on Jesus, we are saved.“What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).
God’s love changes us.“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”(1 John 3:1).
God helps me serve my family.“Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10).
We serve God when we share His blessings with others.“God has been gracious to me and I have all I need” (Genesis 33:11).
Loving service is done well, even without a reward.“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart” (Colossians 3:23).
God helps us serve others faithfully and patiently.“Love is patient, love is kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4).
Being kind at home helps us learn how to serve others.“We show that we are servants of God . . . by our kindness” (2 Corinthians 6:6, ICB).
I belong to God’s family no matter what happens.“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15).
People in God’s family are honest.“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another” (Leviticus 19:11).
I can love people who are different from me.“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10).
God wants everyone to join His family.“The Lord . . . will send his angel with you and make your journey a success” (Genesis 24:40).
God sends us as messengers of His grace.“The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them’ ” (Acts 13:2).
God’s grace includes everyone.“God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right”(Acts 10:34, 35).
God’s love is like a light in darkness.“I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3).
When we organize our gifts, we serve God better.“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . . There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (1 Corinthians 12:4, 5).
Prayer prepares us for service.“They all joined together constantly in prayer”(Acts 1:14).
Jesus’ friends know Him well.“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”(Acts 1:8).
We worship God when we follow His instructions.“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.”(John 14:23).
We worship God when we choose to obey Him.“Love the Lord your God and . . . servehim with all your heart”(Deuteronomy 11:13).
We worship God when we enjoy keeping the Sabbath.“If you call the Sabbath a delight . . .you will find your joyin the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13, 14).
God’s people rejoice because He cares for them.“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures ofevery kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life”(Genesis 9:15).
People in God’s family wait patiently together for Him.“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper timewe will reap a harvest if we do not give up”(Galatians 6:9).
People in God’s family work together.“Work together as a team for the faith” (Philippians 1:27, ICB).
People in God’s family want to do His will.“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God” (Psalm 143:10).
We serve God when we take care of others.“Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you love me?. . . Take care of my sheep’ ”(John 21:16).
We serve God when we tell others that Jesus is risen.“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel toall creation’ ”(Mark 16:15).
We serve God when we share His love with others.“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, thatwhoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
We can help others carry their burdens.“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfillthe law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
We show God’s love when we serve others.“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet”(John 13:14).
I show others Jesus’ love when I put wrongs right.“Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor”(Luke 19:8).
Children like me are welcome in God’s family.“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”(Luke 18:16).
God invites everyone to join His family.“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matthew 9:13).
I help others learn about Jesus when I follow His example.“Come, follow me, . . . and I will send you out to fish for people ”(Matthew 4:19).
We praise God for supplying our needs.“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (John 7:37).
We praise God for rescuing us from sin.“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7).
We worship God when we trust Him in every situation.“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits”(Psalm 103:2).
We worship God when we are reverent.“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground”(Exodus 3:5).
We worship God when we thank Him for His protection.“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6).
God still loves us and will forgive us if we are truly sorry when we do something wrong.“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness”(1 John 1:9).
The Sabbath is God’s special gift to us.“God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3).
God surrounds me with His gifts of love.“God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27).
“God is love” is written upon all He made.“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
God can guide our lives just as He guided the Wise Men and Jesus’ parents.“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus”(Philippians 4:19).
Jesus gives me joy and hope.“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”(Luke 2:14).
Jesus is God’s special gift to me.“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
God’s gifts of love fill me with hope and joy.“The Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name” (Luke 1:49).
I serve God when I help others understand His Word.“But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you’ ”(Jeremiah 1:7).
I can serve God wherever I am.“Let your speech always be with grace, . . . that you may know how you ought to answer each one”(Colossians 4:6, NKJV).
I serve God when I help people in need.“God . . . : You have given me wisdom and power”(Daniel 2:23).
I serve God when I choose to be healthy.“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”(1 Corinthians 10:31).
I serve God when I help my friends make good choices.“I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I have set my heart on your laws”(Psalm 119:30).
I will listen and answer when God speaks to me.“Speak, Lord,for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).
God loves me and can work with me even though I make mistakes.“Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).
God can use me when I trust Him.“I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).
We respect leaders God has placed in authority.“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor” (1 Peter 2:17).
I worship God with my offerings.“I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good” (Psalm 54:6, NIV).
I worship God when I thank Him for Christian role models.“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord” (2 Timothy 1:8).
I worship God when I study my Bible every day.
“[The Bereans] received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true” (Acts 17:11).
I worship God when I praise Him no matter what happens.
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25).
I worship God in my daily, quiet prayer time.“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Luke 5:16).
When I have God’s Word in my heart, I can say no to Satan.
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11).
God leads us to opportunities to serve Him and His people.
“Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).
With God’s help, I have the courage to do what is right.
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6).
God helps me accept everyone. “People look at the outward appearance,but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
God can use my life to influence others for good.
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
God’s family celebrates His love together.
“They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness”(Psalm 145:7).
God leads us as we study and obey His Word..
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105).
I can be a good example to others.
“[Josiah] did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Chronicles 34:2).
God loves and cares for us. “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted” (Exodus 15:1).
I want to be with Jesus when He comes back for me. “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:1, 2, NIV).
God has prepared wonderful things for us to enjoy through¬out eternity. “The angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throneof God and of the Lamb” (Revelation 22:1, NIV).
Jesus wants us to live with Him forever in a happy, safe place. “ ‘[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away’ ” (Revelation 21:4, NIV).
Jesus loves us so much that He wants us to live with Him forever. “Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him” (Revelation 1:7, NIV).
We become friends with God when we spend time with Him every day. “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away” (Genesis 5:24, NIV).
We honor God when we live peacefully with others. “ ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God’ ” (Matthew 5:9, NIV).
We worship God when we enjoy His Sabbath. “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3, NIV).
We praise God for creating us. “God created man in his own image . . . male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27, NIV).
We worship God when we thank Him for creating our world. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, NIV).
God hears and answers our prayers according to what is best for us. “Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (Acts 12:5, NIV).
I invite others to join God’s family by sharing His love. “ ‘God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right’ ” (Acts 10:34, 35, NIV).
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, NIV).
God wants me in His family, even when I fail Him. “ ‘I have prayed for you . . .that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers’ ”(Luke 22:32, NIV).
Because He lives again, I can choose to have a future with Jesus!“ ‘ He is not here; he has risen!’ ” (Luke 24:6, NIV).
I want Jesus to be my personal Saviour. “ ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’ ” (John 3:16, NIV).
I thank Jesus for being willing to suffer for me.“But he was pierced for our transgressions, . . . and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5, NIV).
I thank Jesus for choosing to save me. “ ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done’ ” (Luke 22:42, NIV).
The Sabbath is a day to learn more about God’s love. “ ‘For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath’ ” (Matthew 12:8, NIV).
God’s grace calms my fears. “ ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. . . . Do not be afraid’ ” (John 14:27, NIV).
“Jesus looks for me because I am precious to Him. “ ‘For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost’ ” (Luke 19:10, NIV).
Jesus comes looking for me when I am far from Him. “ ‘Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost’ ”(Matthew 18:14, NIV).
I will tell others what Jesus has done for me. “ ‘One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’ ” (John 9:25, NIV).
I will tell others what Jesus has done for me. “ ‘One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’ ” (John 9:25, NIV).
“I serve Jesus when I bring others to Him. “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love” (Romans 12:10, NIV).
Jesus wants me to put others first. “ ‘Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant’ ” (Mark 10:43, NIV).
Jesus helps me treat others as I want to be treated. “ ‘So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you’ ” (Matthew 7:12, NIV).
I worship God with my offerings.“I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good” (Psalm 54:6, NIV).
I worship God when I joyfully tell others about Jesus. “When they had seen him, they spread the word” (Luke 2:17, NIV).
I worship God when I listen to the good news about Jesus.“ ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men’ ”(Luke 2:14, NIV).
I worship God when I tell others about my love for Him. “ ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior’ ”(Luke 1:46, 47, NIV).
I worship God when I tell others about His goodness and love. “ ‘Praise be to the Lord . . . because he has come and has redeemed his people’ ” (Luke 1:68, NIV).
I know God keeps His promises, because Bible prophecies come true. “ ‘You know . . . that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled’ ”(Joshua 23:14, NIV).
God gives me the grace and power to do His will. “ ‘The gracious hand of my God was upon me’ ”(Nehemiah 2:8, NIV)
God holds me in His hands and molds me. “O Lord, . . . we are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand” (Isaiah 64:8, NIV).
Because of God’s grace, my sins are forgiven when I ask Him. “ ‘Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for’ ” (Isaiah 6:7, NIV).
When we help people who serve God, we serve God too. “God . . . will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (Hebrews 6:10, NIV).
I can serve Jesus at home. “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men”(Ephesians 6:7, NIV).
“I serve God when I willingly help others. “ ‘As the Father has sent me, I am sending you’ ” (John 20:21, NIV).
I serve God when I am kind to those invited to my home. “Share with God’s people who are inneed. Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13, NIV).
God helps me care for my family. ‘“Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10, NIV).
God helps me to forgive others. “ ‘Forgive, and you will be forgiven’ ”(Luke 6:37, NIV).
God helps me to be faithful no matter what happens. “ ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things’ ” (Matthew 25:23, NIV).
When I obey God, I make the right choices in my community. “Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown”(Revelation 3:11, NIV).
God helps me love my Christian family.“ ‘Love each other as I have loved you’ ” (John 15:12, NIV).
God helps us when we are in trouble. “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7, NIV).
God cares about all my problems.“ ‘Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find’ ” (Matthew 7:7, NIV).
God’s grace is for everyone. “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16, NIV).
God gives me blessings, more than I can ask or imagine. “[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20, NIV).
We serve God when we take care of others. “Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you truly love me? . . . Take care of my sheep’ (John 21:16, NIV).
I serve Jesus when I help to meet others’ needs. “ ‘Give them something to eat’ ”(Matthew 14:16, NIV).
Jesus is everyone’s Friend. “ ‘Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst’ ” (John 4:14, NIV).
“I follow Jesus and share Him with others. “ ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men’ ” (Matthew 4:19, NIV).
Taking care of those in need is like taking care of Jesus.“ ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’ “ (Matthew 25:40, NIV).
People in God’s family can always be ready for Jesus to come. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Matthew 25:13, NIV).
People in God’s family never stop caring for each other. “This son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found” (Luke 15:24, NIV).
Everyone is included in God’s love.“ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart’ . . . and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ ”(Luke 10:27, NIV).
I tell others I belong to God’s family when I choose to be baptized. “ ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased’ ” (Matthew 3:17, NIV).
When I worship God, others see His love and power. “For he is the living God and he endures forever” (Daniel 6:26, NIV).
I worship when I pray and wait for God’s answers. “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions” (Daniel 6:22, NIV)
I worship God when I give Him first place in my life. “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God” (Daniel 6:10, NIV).
I worship God when I enjoy His weekly gift, the Sabbath. “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3, NIV).
I serve God by helping people in urgent situations. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11, NIV).
I serve God when I tell others about Him. “God . . . is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27, NIV).
I serve God when I share my home with others.“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for . . . some people have entertained angels without knowing it”(Hebrews 13:2, NIV).
We serve God when we help others. “Carry each other’s burdens, and . . . you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, NIV).
I am happy when others join God’s family. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1).
God will help me share His message of salvation with others. “[God] is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9).
God helps me admit my mistakes and make them right. “If we confess our sins, he . . . will forgive us” (1 John 1:9).
People in God’s family share His love with others. “I desire to do your will, my God” (Psalm 40:8).
I worship God with my worldwide church family. “All nations will come and worship before you” (Revelation 15:4).
I worship God when I show respect and reverence for His house. “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!”(Psalm 84:1, NIV).
I worship God when I use my abilities to do His work. “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men” (Ephesians 6:7, NIV).
I worship God when I bring my gifts to Him.“Have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them”(Exodus 25:8, NIV).
God is always ready to forgive me. “You are forgiving and good, O Lord”(Psalm 86:5, NIV).
God’s commandments help us understand Him. “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble”(Psalm 119:165, NIV).
God has a plan to take care of me. “Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today” (Exodus 14:13, NIV
Celebrations help us remember what God has done for us “I will remember the deeds of the Lord” (Psalm 77:11, NIV).
God is working to reach my heart.“You are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God” (Psalm 86:10, NIV).
Jesus gives us hope.“Jesus Christ . . . by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope” (2 Thessalonians 2:16, NIV)
Jesus gives us joy.“ ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’ ”(Luke 2:10, 11, NIV).
God gives perfect gifts, and His best gift is Jesus.“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father”(James 1:17, NIV).
Because God is our Friend, we are not afraid of Him. “ ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’ “ (Luke 2:10, NIV).
Jesus gives me what I need to serve Him. “ ‘Freely you have received, freely give’ ”(Matthew 10:8, NIV).
We prepare the way for Jesus when we serve others. “ ‘You will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him’ ” (Luke 1:76, NIV).
We make friends for God when we serve others. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV).
As I do my best in learning, I can serve others.“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10, NIV).
We can serve God wherever we are. “Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 10:12, NIV).
In God’s family we all work together. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, NIV)
God gives us leaders to help us do great things for Him.“The Lord will do amazing things among you”(Joshua 3:5, NIV).
With our church family we listen and learn what is important.“ ‘Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well’ ”(Matthew 6:33, NIV).
We encourage one another to follow the Lord.“Let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25, NIV).
Church is a place of refuge where we worship together. ‘In my Father’s house are many rooms; If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you’ (John 14:2, NIV).
We can worship our awesome God every day. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me’ (John 14:1, NIV).
Thanks to God, we will live with Him and worship Him forever.“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:3, NIV).
God is worthy of our worship.”You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things” (Revelation 4:11, NIV).
We serve when we help others.“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes”(Romans 1:16, NIV).
We serve when we help others understand the Bible.“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for . . . salvation” (Romans 1:16, NIV).
I serve when I bring healing to others.“Always give your¬selves fully to the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV).
When I help others, I show them Jesus.“ ‘We would like to see Jesus’ ”(John 12:21, NIV).
Knowing God changes my life. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV).
Believers encourage one another to grow in faith. “Let us not give up meeting together . . . but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25, NIV).
At church we learn that Jesus is most important.“Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than men!’” (Acts 5:29, NIV).
At church we learn of God’s power in our lives. “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31, NIV.
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, NIV).
God’s grace is the gift of eternal life.
“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
I will listen to God’s gentle whisper.
“Your ears will hear a voice . . . saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it’” (Isaiah 30:21).
Even though bad things may happen, I know God loves me.
“The God of all grace . . . will himself restore you and make you strong” (1 Peter 5:10).
God knows my needs; He cares about me.
“I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10).
We worship God when we trust Him.
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord . . . is the Rock eternal” (Isaiah 26:4).
We worship God when we respect His authority.
“Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water” (Revelation 14:7).
We worship God with joyful praise.
“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart” (Psalm 138:1).
We worship God when we obey Him.
“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands” (Psalm 119:10).
God wants me to include those who get left out.
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers” (1 Peter 2:17).
God wants us to treat others as He treats us.
“God does not show favoritism” (Acts 10:34).
God wants me to forgive others from my heart.
“Forgive your brother or sister from your heart” (Matthew 18:35).
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We worship Jesus when we give gifts to Him.
“They saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him” (Matthew 2:11).
We worship the God who guides us.
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14).
We worship God when we sing joyful songs of praise.
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10).
Jesus sees our needs and helps us.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith . . . it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8).
Jesus invites us to be with Him in heaven.
“Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God” (Luke 14:15).
Jesus gives His love and grace freely.
“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow” (Jeremiah 31:13).
By keeping our eyes on Jesus, we are saved.
“What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).
God’s love changes us.
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1).
God helps me serve my family.
“Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10).
We serve God when we share His blessings with others.
“God has been gracious to me and I have all I need” (Genesis 33:11).
Loving service is done well, even without a reward.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart” (Colossians 3:23).
God helps us serve others faithfully and patiently.
“Love is patient, love is kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4).
Being kind at home helps us learn how to serve others.
“We show that we are servants of God . . . by our kindness” (2 Corinthians 6:6, ICB).
I belong to God’s family no matter what happens.
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15).
People in God’s family are honest.
“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another” (Leviticus 19:11).
I can love people who are different from me.
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10).
God wants everyone to join His family.
“The Lord . . . will send his angel with you and make your journey a success” (Genesis 24:40).
God sends us as messengers of His grace.
“The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them’ ” (Acts 13:2).
God’s grace includes everyone.
“God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right” (Acts 10:34, 35).
God’s love is like a light in darkness.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3).
When we organize our gifts, we serve God better.
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . . There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (1 Corinthians 12:4, 5).
God gives us skills to serve Him.
“I will pour out my Spirit on all people” (Acts 2:17).
Prayer prepares us for service.
“They all joined together constantly in prayer” (Acts 1:14).
Jesus’ friends know Him well.
“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
We worship God when we follow His instructions.
“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.”(John 14:23).
We worship God when we choose to obey Him.
“Love the Lord your God and . . . serve him with all your heart”(Deuteronomy 11:13).
We worship God when we enjoy keeping the Sabbath.
“If you call the Sabbath a delight . . .you will find your joy in the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13, 14).
God’s people rejoice because He cares for them.
“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life” (Genesis 9:15).
People in God’s family wait patiently together for Him.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”(Galatians 6:9).
People in God’s family work together.
“Work together as a team for the faith” (Philippians 1:27, ICB).
People in God’s family want to do His will.
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God” (Psalm 143:10).
We serve God when we take care of others.
“Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you love me?. . . Take care of my sheep’ ” (John 21:16).
We serve God when we tell others that Jesus is risen.
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation’ ”(Mark 16:15).
We serve God when we share His love with others.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
We can help others carry their burdens.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
We show God’s love when we serve others.
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14).
I show others Jesus’ love when I put wrongs right.
“Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor”(Luke 19:8).
Children like me are welcome in God’s family.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”(Luke 18:16).
God invites everyone to join His family.
“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matthew 9:13).
I help others learn about Jesus when I follow His example.
“Come, follow me, . . . and I will send you out to fish for people ” (Matthew 4:19).
We praise God for supplying our needs.
“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (John 7:37).
We praise God for rescuing us from sin.
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7).
We worship God when we trust Him in every situation.
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2).
We worship God when we are reverent.
“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground” (Exodus 3:5).
We worship God when we thank Him for His protection.
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6).
God still loves us and will forgive us if we are truly sorry when we do something wrong.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness”(1 John 1:9).
The Sabbath is God’s special gift to us.
“God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3).
God surrounds me with His gifts of love.
“God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27).
“God is love” is written upon all He made.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
God can guide our lives just as He guided the Wise Men and Jesus’ parents.
“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).
Jesus gives me joy and hope.
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14).
Jesus is God’s special gift to me.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
God’s gifts of love fill me with hope and joy.
“The Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name” (Luke 1:49).
I serve God when I help others understand His Word.
“But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you’ ”(Jeremiah 1:7).
I can serve God wherever I am.
“Let your speech always be with grace, . . . that you may know how you ought to answer each one” (Colossians 4:6, NKJV).
I serve God when I help people in need.
“God . . . : You have given me wisdom and power” (Daniel 2:23).
I serve God when I choose to be healthy.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
I serve God when I help my friends make good choices.
“I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I have set my heart on your laws” (Psalm 119:30).
I will listen and answer when God speaks to me.
“Speak, Lord,for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).
God loves me and can work with me even though I make mistakes.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).
God can use me when I trust Him.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).
We respect leaders God has placed in authority.
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor” (1 Peter 2:17).
I worship God when I thank Him for Christian role models.
“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord” (2 Timothy 1:8).
I worship God when I study my Bible every day.
“[The Bereans] received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true” (Acts 17:11).
I worship God when I praise Him no matter what happens.
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25).
I worship God in my daily, quiet prayer time.
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Luke 5:16).
When I have God’s Word in my heart, I can say no to Satan.
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11).
God leads us to opportunities to serve Him and His people.
“Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).
With God’s help, I have the courage to do what is right.
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6).
God helps me accept everyone. “People look at the outward appearance,but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
God can use my life to influence others for good.
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
God’s family celebrates His love together.
“They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness”(Psalm 145:7).
God leads us as we study and obey His Word..
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105).
I can be a good example to others.
“[Josiah] did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Chronicles 34:2).
God loves and cares for us. “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted” (Exodus 15:1).
I want to be with Jesus when He comes back for me. “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:1, 2, NIV).
God has prepared wonderful things for us to enjoy through¬out eternity. “The angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throneof God and of the Lamb” (Revelation 22:1, NIV).
Jesus wants us to live with Him forever in a happy, safe place. “ ‘[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away’ ” (Revelation 21:4, NIV).
Jesus loves us so much that He wants us to live with Him forever. “Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him” (Revelation 1:7, NIV).
We become friends with God when we spend time with Him every day. “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away” (Genesis 5:24, NIV).
We honor God when we live peacefully with others. “ ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God’ ” (Matthew 5:9, NIV).
We worship God when we enjoy His Sabbath. “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3, NIV).
We praise God for creating us. “God created man in his own image . . . male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27, NIV).
We worship God when we thank Him for creating our world. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, NIV).
God hears and answers our prayers according to what is best for us. “Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (Acts 12:5, NIV).
I invite others to join God’s family by sharing His love. “ ‘God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right’ ” (Acts 10:34, 35, NIV).
God wants me in His family, even when I fail Him. “ ‘I have prayed for you . . .that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers’ ”(Luke 22:32, NIV).
I want to be with Jesus when He comes back for me. “ ‘This same Jesus . . .will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven’ ” (Acts 1:11, NIV).
Because He lives again, I can choose to have a future with Jesus!“ ‘ He is not here; he has risen!’ ” (Luke 24:6, NIV).
I want Jesus to be my personal Saviour. “ ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’ ” (John 3:16, NIV).
I thank Jesus for being willing to suffer for me.“But he was pierced for our transgressions, . . . and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5, NIV).
I thank Jesus for choosing to save me. “ ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done’ ” (Luke 22:42, NIV).
The Sabbath is a day to learn more about God’s love. “ ‘For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath’ ” (Matthew 12:8, NIV).
God’s grace calms my fears. “ ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. . . . Do not be afraid’ ” (John 14:27, NIV).
“Jesus looks for me because I am precious to Him. “ ‘For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost’ ” (Luke 19:10, NIV).
Jesus comes looking for me when I am far from Him. “ ‘Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost’ ”(Matthew 18:14, NIV).
I will tell others what Jesus has done for me. “ ‘One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’ ” (John 9:25, NIV).
“I serve Jesus when I bring others to Him. “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love” (Romans 12:10, NIV).
Jesus wants me to put others first. “ ‘Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant’ ” (Mark 10:43, NIV).
Jesus helps me treat others as I want to be treated. “ ‘So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you’ ” (Matthew 7:12, NIV).
I worship God when I joyfully tell others about Jesus. “When they had seen him, they spread the word” (Luke 2:17, NIV).
I worship God when I listen to the good news about Jesus.“ ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men’ ”(Luke 2:14, NIV).
I worship God when I tell others about my love for Him. “ ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior’ ”(Luke 1:46, 47, NIV).
I worship God when I tell others about His goodness and love. “ ‘Praise be to the Lord . . . because he has come and has redeemed his people’ ” (Luke 1:68, NIV).
I know God keeps His promises, because Bible prophecies come true. “ ‘You know . . . that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled’ ”(Joshua 23:14, NIV).
God gives me the grace and power to do His will. “ ‘The gracious hand of my God was upon me’ ”(Nehemiah 2:8, NIV)
God holds me in His hands and molds me. “O Lord, . . . we are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand” (Isaiah 64:8, NIV).
Because of God’s grace, my sins are forgiven when I ask Him. “ ‘Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for’ ” (Isaiah 6:7, NIV).
When we help people who serve God, we serve God too. “God . . . will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (Hebrews 6:10, NIV).
I can serve Jesus at home. “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men”(Ephesians 6:7, NIV).
“I serve God when I willingly help others. “ ‘As the Father has sent me, I am sending you’ ” (John 20:21, NIV).
I serve God when I am kind to those invited to my home. “Share with God’s people who are inneed. Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13, NIV).
God helps me care for my family. ‘“Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10, NIV).
God helps me to forgive others. “ ‘Forgive, and you will be forgiven’ ”(Luke 6:37, NIV).
God helps me to be faithful no matter what happens. “ ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things’ ” (Matthew 25:23, NIV).
When I obey God, I make the right choices in my community. “Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown”(Revelation 3:11, NIV).
God helps me love my Christian family.“ ‘Love each other as I have loved you’ ” (John 15:12, NIV).
God helps us when we are in trouble. “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7, NIV).
God cares about all my problems.“ ‘Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find’ ” (Matthew 7:7, NIV).
God’s grace is for everyone. “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16, NIV).
God gives me blessings, more than I can ask or imagine. “[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20, NIV).
We serve God when we take care of others. “Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you truly love me? . . . Take care of my sheep’ (John 21:16, NIV).
I serve Jesus when I help to meet others’ needs. “ ‘Give them something to eat’ ”(Matthew 14:16, NIV).
Jesus is everyone’s Friend. “ ‘Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst’ ” (John 4:14, NIV).
“I follow Jesus and share Him with others. “ ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men’ ” (Matthew 4:19, NIV).
Taking care of those in need is like taking care of Jesus.“ ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’ “ (Matthew 25:40, NIV).
People in God’s family can always be ready for Jesus to come. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Matthew 25:13, NIV).
People in God’s family never stop caring for each other. “This son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found” (Luke 15:24, NIV).
Everyone is included in God’s love.“ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart’ . . . and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ ”(Luke 10:27, NIV).
I tell others I belong to God’s family when I choose to be baptized. “ ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased’ ” (Matthew 3:17, NIV).
When I worship God, others see His love and power. “For he is the living God and he endures forever” (Daniel 6:26, NIV).
I worship when I pray and wait for God’s answers. “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions” (Daniel 6:22, NIV)
I worship God when I give Him first place in my life. “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God” (Daniel 6:10, NIV).
I worship God when I enjoy His weekly gift, the Sabbath. “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy” (Genesis 2:3, NIV).
I serve God by helping people in urgent situations. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11, NIV).
I serve God when I tell others about Him. “God . . . is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27, NIV).
I serve God when I share my home with others.“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for . . . some people have entertained angels without knowing it”(Hebrews 13:2, NIV).
We serve God when we help others. “Carry each other’s burdens, and . . . you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, NIV).
I worship God with my offerings.“I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good” (Psalm 54:6, NIV).
The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with others. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”(Psalm 133:1, NIV).
When Jesus comes again, we will live with Him and worship Him forever.
“The Lord will save me, and we will sing with stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the temple of the Lord” (Isaiah 38:20).
God loves me and can work with me even though I make mistakes.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).
God’s grace is for everyone. “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16, NIV).
I am happy when others join God’s family.“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1, NIV).
God will help me share His message of salvation with others. “[God] is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish”(2 Peter 3:9, NIV).
God helps me to admit my mistakes and make them right. “If we confess our sins, he . . . will forgive us”(1 John 1:9, NIV).
People in God’s family share His love with others. “I desire to do your will, O my God”(Psalm 40:8, NIV).
I worship God with my worldwide church family. “All nations will come and worship before you”(Revelation 15:4, NIV).
God’s grace is the gift of eternal life. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23, NIV
I will listen to God’s gentle whisper. “Your ears will hear a voice...saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21, NIV
“The Lord will hear when I call to him” (Psalm 4:3, NIV). God listens and answers when I pray.
Even though bad things happen to me, I know God loves me.“The God of all grace...will himself restore you and make you strong.” 1 Peter 5:10, NIV
Has someone you loved died? Have you lost a friend or a pet? One day Jesus visited some friends who shared bad news with Him. What do you think He did then? “Carry each other's burdens.” Galatians 6:2 NIV God wants me to care about others.