The idea of serving naturally implies a loss of freedom, but many of life's greatest truths are paradoxes. Ultimately, the call to service is the path to true freedom -- the freedom to become the people God means for us to be.

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For Reflection:

Service is love in action. Service isn’t about earning favor with God; it’s a natural response to God's love for us.

- Do you agree that the call to service is a call to freedom? Imagine explaining your answer to a young teenager.

- Do you ever hold back from serving because it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable?

- What’s one way you can put love into action today?