He Keeps Me Singing

There’s within my heart a melody; Jesus whispers sweet and low, “Fear not, I am with thee, peace be still,” In all of life’s ebb and flow.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,

Sweetest name I know,

Fills my ev’ry longing,

Keeps me singing as I go.

Soon he’s coming back to

welcome me far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown, I shall reign with him on high.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,

Sweetest name I know,

Fills my ev’ry longing,

Keeps me singing as I go.

Basic TrainingSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Lesson 3 - Service

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Christian Life

Pony Express Factoids1. It was in existence for

only 17 months.2. Each rider rode 75 to

100 miles per day.3. Your “kit” contained,

flour, bacon, cornmeal, borax, and turpentine.

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Young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over

18, must be expert riders willing to

risk daily, orphans preferred!

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All ages, responsible,

dedicated servants to do God’s work –

the benefits are out of this world!

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What is our motivation to serve?We serve out of obedience. Deuteronomy 13:4We serve out of gratitude. I Samuel 12:24

We serve out of gladness Psalm 100:2

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What is our motivation to serve?We serve out of forgiveness. Isaiah 6:6We serve out of humility. John 13:12-16

We serve out of love. Galatians 5:13

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Four “Tips” for Service

Aggressively seek opportunities to serve.

Pray and work toward a change of heart.

Use your own stuff to serve others.

Serve first and ask questions later.

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Service results in FREEDOMFreedom from resentment. James 1:2-4Freedom from hierarchy. Matthew 20:25,26Freedom from the need to be in control. Numbers 12:2

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Service results in FREEDOMFreedom from arrogance.Colossians 3:17

“Superman doesn’t need no airplane.”

“Superman doesn’t need no seatbelt.”

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Authentic Service…..……is a by-product of a relationship with God.……cannot distinguish large from small service.……rests contented in secret……always meets a need

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Authentic Service…..……has no need to calculate results

……is indiscriminate

……is best lived as a life-style

……builds the body of Christ