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Prayer: The Joy of Serving

by Rapha Abreu··1 min read
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Prayer: The Joy of Serving

Beloved Lord, thank You for the privilege of serving Your Kingdom. May our hearts always be willing to help others with love and humility, without seeking recognition or human rewards. Teach us to find joy in giving, remembering that it is more blessed to give than to receive. May we reflect the character of Christ in every action, serving with sincerity and dedication.

Father, deliver us from the desire for personal exaltation. May we decrease so that You may increase, and may people see Your light in us. We want our actions to lead others to an encounter with You, not just to the memory of who we are. Give us a detached heart, one that rejoices in seeing lives transformed by Your presence.

Help us understand that being forgotten by men is not a reason for sadness, but an honor before You. May our greatest joy be knowing that our life was a vessel for Your glory. Teach us to trust that You see every act of love, even those unnoticed by human eyes.

May our service always be for Your glory and not for our own satisfaction. May we lead people to Your love without expecting anything in return. Strengthen us to remain firm in the purpose of living for You, knowing that our reward is in You and not in the recognition of this world.

Father, may we make room for You to move and allow the Holy Spirit to work freely in our lives. May our light shine so that people glorify Your name. Give us a humble heart and unshakable faith so that we may serve with joy and love every day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Rapha Abreu

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Rapha Abreu

Rapha Abreu é Jornalista e Produtora cultural, e faz parte da equipe de marketing, redação e produção de conteúdo da Mr. Rocco.

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