Spiritual Direction for Those Who Serve
Jesus as ultimate role model
| Luke 22:24-27 | As one who serves |
| Matthew 20:26-28 | Whoever wishes to be great |
| John 13:1-20 | Jesus washes disciples' feet |
| Philippians 2:1-11 | Imitating Christ |
| Luke 4:16-21 | Spirit of the Lord upon me |
Jesus' instructions for how we are to live
| Matthew 6:24-33 | Consider the lilies |
| Matthew 22:34-40 | Greatest commandment |
| Matthew 23:23-24 | Justice, mercy, faith |
| Matthew 25:31-45 | The least of these |
| Luke 10:25-37 | Good Samaritan |
| Luke 14:12-14 | Invite the poor |
Servants and service
| Ephesians 4:11-16 (TEV) | Using gifts for service |
| Psalm 119:76-77; 124-125 | I am your servant |
| 2 Corinthians 6:2-13 | As servants of God |
| Galatians 1:10 | Servants of Christ |
| Ephesians 3:7; 14-21 | Servants according to God's grace |
| Colossians 1:24-29 | Servants of the church |
| Colossians 3:23-24 | Serve the Lord Christ |
| Psalm 90:13-17 | Have compassion on your servant |
| Ephesians 6:7-8 | Render service with enthusiasm |
| Psalm 134 | Servants of the Lord |
Comfort and Strength
| Psalm 46 | Our refuge and strength |
| Psalm 19 | My rock and redeemer |
| Psalm 136 | Steadfast love endures forever |
| Psalm 37 | The Lord holds us by the hand |
| Romans 8:28-39 | God's love in Christ Jesus |
| Colossians 1:11-14 | May you be made strong |
| Psalm 91:14-16 | I will answer |
Christian Life
| Colossians 3:1-17 | New life in Christ |
| 2 Corinthians 4:1, 5-10 | Treasures in clay jars |
| Philippians 3:12-16 | Pressing toward the goal |
| Philippians 4:4-9 | Think on these things |
| Romans 12:9-20 | Marks of true Christian |
| 1 John 3:16-18 | Love in truth and action |
| 1 John 4:19-21 | Cannot love God without loving neighbor |
| Galatians 6:2 | Bear on another's burdens |
Justice and mercy
| Deutoronomy 15:7-11 | Open your hand |
| Isaiah 58:6-10 | True fasting |
| Amos 5:24 | Let justice roll down |
| Micah 6:6-8 | What does the Lord require? |
| Jeremiah 22:13-17 | To know the Lord is to do justice |
| Psalm 146 | Praise for God's help |
| 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 | God loves a cheerful giver |
| Psalm 33:4-5 | God loves righteousness and justice |
For all who serve
| Philippians 1:3-11 | I thank my God for you |
