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