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\"SeekingHimLogo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI will serve You, Lord, always, for You are my strength <\/em>
\nWhen I am weak I will never be afraid for You are my Rock and You protect me<\/em>.\u201d
\nLife of Praise<\/strong> by Casting Crowns<\/p>\n

Serving the Lord should be one of the main tenents of any Christian\u2019s life. By serving the Lord, we show that we love Him and that we depend on him.<\/p>\n

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart;
\nconsider what great things He has done for you.
\n1 Samuel 12:24<\/p>\n

During the spring, many children participate in sports such as baseball, tee-ball, and softball. \u00a0Our church has a ministry geared toward those who use our church\u2019s ball fields to practice on. \u00a0It is called \u201cA Cup of Cold Water.\u201d \u00a0Members of our church gather donations of water and juice to hand out to the ball players after they finish practicing. This past spring was our son\u2019s first time to play tee-ball, and he practiced mainly at our church\u2019s fields. \u00a0Well, my daughter and I would go over to the concession stand to talk to our Children\u2019s Ministry Director, who was handing out the water and juice. \u00a0The refrigerator needed to be restocked, so I offered to restock it. \u00a0As I was putting water in the refrigerator, our (then) two-year-old daughter started putting water and juice into the refrigerator as well. \u00a0I was setting an example of serving the Lord by restocking the refrigerator, and my daughter picked up on the example. \u00a0Serving the Lord starts early if you have the right examples set for you.<\/p>\n

That is why as Christians it is up to us to set a good example to our kids and those around us about ways to serve the Lord. \u00a0We should serve God with faith and love. \u00a0It does not matter how we show love as long as we do it in faith of God. \u00a0God is our Protector and our Strength. By serving Him, we are showing that we love Him.<\/p>\n

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Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for all Your blessings. \u00a0I pray that I am serving You in faith and love each and every day. \u00a0I pray that through serving I am showing You love. \u00a0In Jesus name.<\/p>\n

Amen.<\/p>\n