Quotes about Service

God often calls surrendered people to do battle on his behalf.

Work becomes worship when you dedicate it to God and perform it with an awareness of his presence.

William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, said, "The greatness of a man's power is in the measure of his surrender.

Servants focus on others, not themselves. This is true humility: not thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."18

It's only when we forget ourselves that we do the things that deserve to be remembered.

He helped them to know and love God (worship), taught them to love each other (fellowship), gave them the Word so they could grow to maturity (discipleship), showed them how to serve (ministry), and sent them out to tell others (mission).

He helped them to know and love God (worship), taught them to love each other (fellowship), gave them the Word so they could grow to maturity (discipleship), showed them how to serve (ministry), and sent them out to tell others (mission). Jesus modeled a purpose-driven life

It's not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose.

If you really desire to be used by God, you must understand a powerful truth: The very experiences that you have resented or regretted most in life — the ones you've wanted to hide and forget — are the experiences God wants to use to help others. They are your ministry!

What matters is not the duration of your life, but the donation of it.

God determines greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you.