inspired by serving

This past Sunday we began a new series at The Community, and this series is tied to our theme for back2school 2019. We are encouraging people to “love more” and to be creative in how we serve and share with others.

When we know what we believe and why we serve, things will come in to line in our lives. This was completely evident during our trip to Cuba the last couple weeks. We served with some incredible men who are committed to pouring their wisdom and love for God in to the lives of the students they are serving.

What makes us be passionate about serving? I believe that the more we serve the more we understand our purpose in life.

What keeps us strong in serving? I believe that is know that we have hope in God and can trust His promises.

Hebrews 10:23-24 NLT

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Think of ways to help others experience what you have experienced. Think! Our love and serving will inspire the love of God and serving in others.

Who are the people inspiring you to serve? Those men in Cuba are speaking much in to my life.

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