WHEN WE WAKE IT IS TO SERVE GOD AND OTHERS

Do your best with everything and take every chance to be of service; even if we are not recognized for doing so by man.  God tells us  "As Christians, we should view our jobs, our volunteer time, and our lives as an opportunity to serve through practicing what we have learned in our day to day walk.  Showing patience, love, and mercy to others, by serving them with a kind and gentle heart, "a Christ-like attitude, so to speak."  Each day we wake up, it is an opportunity for us to serve our purpose:  in our homes, at work, Church, or a  gathering of friends; by acknowledging to others through our help and service; the goodness and grace of God, and an opportunity to grow in virtue and character. 

1 Chronicles 29:17 "Since we know, O God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You. 2 Peter 1:5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in our faith supply moral excellence, and in our moral excellence, knowledge. 

Father, help us uphold You with integrity, in everything we do; help us represent You with a Christ-like attitude so we can give others the same forgiveness and mercy You give to us.  Lord, let us do our best at paying attention to details of how we can make it better for others; fill us with Your love for the least of us, and help us develop our self-denial.  Father, give us eyes that identify all the people and things that bring confusion to our lives and help us remove them.  Lord, give us Your wisdom and knowledge so we can witness to others about the goodness of You.  Jesus, let them hear You through us so they may receive the transforming power of Your Word.  The Word, which renews our hearts and minds; that gives us moral excellence, to help us walk in righteousness and be servant of  Jesus Christ, Amen