Jesus is God’s special gift to me.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

God’s gifts of love fill me with hope and joy.

“The Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name” (Luke 1:49).

I serve God when I help others understand His Word.

“But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you’ ”(Jeremiah 1:7).

I can serve God wherever I am.

“Let your speech always be with grace, . . . that you may know how you ought to answer each one”

(Colossians 4:6, NKJV).

I serve God when I help people in need.

“God . . . : You have given me wisdom and power”

(Daniel 2:23).

I serve God when I choose to be healthy.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”

(1 Corinthians 10:31).

I serve God when I help my friends make good choices.

“I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I have set my heart on your laws”

(Psalm 119:30).

I will listen and answer when God speaks to me.

“Speak, Lord,for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).

God loves me and can work with me even though I make mistakes.

“Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).

God can use me when I trust Him.

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).