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).

God gives us skills to serve Him.

“I will pour out my Spirit on all people”

(Acts 2:17).

Prayer prepares us for service.

“They all joined together constantly in prayer”

(Acts 1:14).

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).

We worship God when we follow His instructions.

“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.”(John 14:23).

We worship God when we choose to obey Him.

“Love the Lord your God and . . . serve

him with all your heart”(Deuteronomy 11:13).

We worship God when we have faith in Him.

“Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22).

We worship God when we enjoy keeping the Sabbath.

“If you call the Sabbath a delight . . .you will find your joy

in the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13, 14).

God’s people rejoice because He cares for them.

“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of

every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life”

(Genesis 9:15).

People in God’s family wait patiently together for Him.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time

we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”(Galatians 6:9).