I. Serving like Jesus means being available.

There are three barriers that keep us from being available:

1. Self-centeredness
2. Perfectionism
3. Materialism

II. Serving like Jesus means being grateful

But, there are two barriers that trip us in our effort to serve God gratefully:

1. Comparing and criticizing
2. Wrong motivations

III. Serving like Jesus means being faithful

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."

* In God's mind, there is no little service - it all counts
* Remember this: little is much if God is in it! Everything you do for God matters. You're important to  God.
* He's counting on your service. Every task matters!

The most important thing you'll ever do with your life is serving God in ministry.
It's far more important than your career, your hobbies, everything else you do. Because you were put here on earth to serve.

Prayer:

"Father, I realize that I was shaped to serve You by serving others. Forgive me for the times I've put a "do not disturb" sign on my heart. Help me to see the interruptions as opportunities to serve. Help me to make time for what matters most. You've been so good to me. I want to give something back. I want to serve You freely and gratefully and faithfully, and I want to one day hear You say to me, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' I Jesus's name I pray. Amen."

"Live day by day. Yesterday is past. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today to know, love, serve, and live like Jesus" - Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu of Albania