When You Serve God with Your Whole Heart, You...
Experience Blessings and Favor
- Psalm 1:1-3: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers."
- Deuteronomy 28:1-12: Lists numerous blessings that will come upon those who serve God faithfully, including a fruitful land, victory over enemies, material prosperity, and health.
Receive Guidance and Direction
- Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
- Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
- God provides wisdom, discernment, and direction to those who seek him wholeheartedly.
Become a Source of Blessing to Others
- Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
- Romans 12:10: "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."
- Serving God with your whole heart leads to a life that is characterized by love, compassion, and service to others.
Grow in Faith and Character
- James 1:2-4: "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
- 2 Peter 1:5-7: "For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love."
- Serving God challenges us and helps us to develop virtues such as faith, patience, perseverance, and love.
Experience Joy and Peace
- Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
- Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Serving God brings a deep sense of joy and peace that is not dependent on circumstances.