Theme

As we pray this week, we are persevering in our service by praying for guidance 

on who to serve

Scriptures

Luke 10:25-37: On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Galatians 6:10: Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Adoration

God is loving and always shows up. He provides opportunities for us to be like Him to others.  God's love shows up in different and unexpected ways - He works through unexpected people.  

Confession

God, forgive us for the times we judge people by their looks.  God, forgive us for the times we are "too busy" to serve.  God, forgive us for not noticing who needs help around us.

Thanksgiving

Thank God for the gifts and financial blessings He has given us that we can then give to other people.  Thank God for the times the Holy Spirit prompts us to see 

and act on His behalf.

Supplication

Pray that God would provide people to be helping hands when we cannot.  Pray that God would give us eyes to see and hands to help - help us to help others.