Quotes About Service

God sees and cares when we love until it hurts. — Brenda J. Young —

Love is not a feeling, it is a way of behaving.

When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. —Romans 12:13

Since you are a temple of God, you should love like one too. — Mark Littleton

The ultimate purpose for acts of service to children is to help them emerge as mature adults who are able to give love to others through acts of service. This includes not only being helpful to cherished loved ones but also serving persons who are in no way able to return or repay the kindnesses. As children live with the example of parents who serve the family and those beyond the walls of their home, they too will learn to serve.

Laying down your life looks different for everyone, but God's love in you will always look the same. — Tricia Propson —

And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded. —Matthew 10:42

Love compels us to use the gifts God has given us to serve Him and others. — Joseph Compaine —

Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touch—

Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. —John 13:34

Learning the love language of acts of service will require some of us to reexamine our stereotypes of the roles of husbands and wives.

helped those without hope, and they blessed me. —Job 29:13

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him. —1 Timothy 1:12

the best way to forget our own difficulties is to reach out and bless someone else. — Linda Jett —

And the King will say, "I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" —Matthew 25:40

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. —John 13:35

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. —Matthew 20:28

When we serve others, it's often as if we're serving God directly. — Angela Deal

Show love; you'll be surprised what God can do through you. — Mark Littleton —

LOVE LANGUAGE # 4 Acts of Service

My own definition of success is "leaving your corner of the world better than you found it." Your "corner" may be focused on a single town or a neighborhood within a city, or it may carry you to dozens of countries. Whatever your sphere of influence, when you are seeking to enrich the lives of others through relationships, you will find the most satisfying form of success.

Was I wrong when I humbled myself and honored you by preaching God's Good News to you without expecting anything in return? —2 Corinthians 11:7

Who can you surprise with your service this week? — Janet Graham

We are most blessed when we serve Jesus where we are. — Pat Harris, as told to Kitty Chappell —