Serving Wholeheartedly

"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men."  Ephesians 6:7

Lyssa spent her Sunday afternoon watching the 4 little ones of a couple at our church so they could go on a little date.  She served wholeheartedly.

I pray that having a servant's heart will always come naturally to my kids; Lend a helping hand to the neighbor in need, doing a job that isn't theirs to do when there's something that needs to be done, and giving sacrificially of their time, talents, and finance.

Serving wholeheartedly is an outward sign of an inner heart that reflects Jesus.  May Alyssa and Kyle have hearts that desire to serve!

Lord, I pray that you teach Alyssa and Kyle to serve wholeheartedly, and when they serve they do it out of love and honor of you their God and Savior.  Others can pressure us to serve them, and overextend ourselves, and we often have to keep boundaries and make choices that are hard.  Give Alyssa and Kyle discernment and guidance to serve in the ways that you call them to, and in the ways you have gifted them.  When they are stretched and tired, give them the strength they need, and when the task is hard and out of their comfort zones, give them wisdom and the ability to finish well.  Mark their hearts with compassion, kindness, and giving as they serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving you, not men.