Have you ever wanted to do something, even if it made your mom, dad, or teachers sad? The people of Israel did that to God “ For the sake of his great name the Lord . . . was pleased to make you his own” (1 Samuel 12:22, NIV). God is glad He made me His cGraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Do you talk to God when someone you care about needs help? Do you ask God to do something for them? Even when people are bad, we can speak out for them. A long time ago, Abraham bargained with God for some people. It happened like this . . . “Look not onlGraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

When elderly Mr. Gomez became sick and had to spend a long time in the hospital, Kani, Connor, Bethany, and Mika decided to help Mrs. Gomez. Without saying a word, they cut her grass and cleaned her yard . . . and would not accept any money. All the way hGraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

I don’t want to move,” Tanda groaned. “Neither do I,” Zach replied. “Dad said he felt the Lord wanted him to take the new job. I wonder how he knows what God wants?” “Let’s ask him,” Tanda suggested. “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shallGraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Have you ever met someone and could not understand the words they were speaking? That may be because they were speaking a different language. A long time ago, everyone spoke the same language. Then some people disobeyed God. That changed everything. “GodGraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship Jesus when we give gifts to Him.“They saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him”(Matthew 2:11).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship the God who guides us.“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”(Luke 2:14).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship God when we sing joyful songs of praise.“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people”(Luke 2:10).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Jesus sees our needs and helps us.“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith . . . it is the gift of God”(Ephesians 2:8).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Jesus invites us to be with Him in heaven.“Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God”(Luke 14:15).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Jesus gives His love and grace freely.“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead ofsorrow” (Jeremiah 31:13).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

By keeping our eyes on Jesus, we are saved.“What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God’s love changes us.“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”(1 John 3:1).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God helps me serve my family.“Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We serve God when we share His blessings with others.“God has been gracious to me and I have all I need” (Genesis 33:11).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Loving service is done well, even without a reward.“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart” (Colossians 3:23).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God helps us serve others faithfully and patiently.“Love is patient, love is kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Being kind at home helps us learn how to serve others.“We show that we are servants of God . . . by our kindness” (2 Corinthians 6:6, ICB).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

I belong to God’s family no matter what happens.“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

People in God’s family are honest.“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another” (Leviticus 19:11).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

I can love people who are different from me.“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God wants everyone to join His family.“The Lord . . . will send his angel with you and make your journey a success” (Genesis 24:40).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God sends us as messengers of His grace.“The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them’ ” (Acts 13:2).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God’s grace includes everyone.“God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right”(Acts 10:34, 35).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God’s love changes people.“This man is my chosen instrument” (Act 9:15).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God’s love is like a light in darkness.“I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

When we organize our gifts, we serve God better.“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . . There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (1 Corinthians 12:4, 5).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God gives us gifts so we can help others.“Serve whole-heartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people”(Ephesians 6:7).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God gives us skills to serve Him.“I will pour out my Spirit on all people”(Acts 2:17).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Prayer prepares us for service.“They all joined together constantly in prayer”(Acts 1:14).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Jesus’ friends know Him well.“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”(Acts 1:8).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship God when we follow His instructions.“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.”(John 14:23).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship God when we choose to obey Him.“Love the Lord your God and . . . servehim with all your heart”(Deuteronomy 11:13).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship God when we have faith in Him.“Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We worship God when we enjoy keeping the Sabbath.“If you call the Sabbath a delight . . .you will find your joyin the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13, 14).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God’s people rejoice because He cares for them.“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures ofevery kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life”(Genesis 9:15).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

People in God’s family wait patiently together for Him.“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper timewe will reap a harvest if we do not give up”(Galatians 6:9).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

People in God’s family work together.“Work together as a team for the faith” (Philippians 1:27, ICB).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

People in God’s family want to do His will.“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God” (Psalm 143:10).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We serve God when we take care of others.“Again Jesus said,. . . ‘Do you love me?. . . Take care of my sheep’ ”(John 21:16).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We serve God when we tell others that Jesus is risen.“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel toall creation’ ”(Mark 16:15).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We serve God when we share His love with others.“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, thatwhoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We can help others carry their burdens.“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfillthe law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We show God’s love when we serve others.“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet”(John 13:14).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

I show others Jesus’ love when I put wrongs right.“Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor”(Luke 19:8).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

Children like me are welcome in God’s family.“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”(Luke 18:16).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

God invites everyone to join His family.“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matthew 9:13).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

I help others learn about Jesus when I follow His example.“Come, follow me, . . . and I will send you out to fish for people ”(Matthew 4:19).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We praise God for supplying our needs.“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (John 7:37).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita

We praise God for rescuing us from sin.“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7).GraceLink.net and Aunt Frenita