Ephesians 5verse 15 ‘see then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise’.

I trust that you are enjoying this series of lessons on How to live in the New Year. It’s important to pay attention to your lifestyle if your outcome or results will be different. You won’t just have a better year just like that. You have a part to play in the transformation that will take place. Today by his grace, I will be talking about another important key to Living an Impactful life this Year. What is this Key?

HOW TO LIVE IN THE NEW YEAR

5. Live a Life of Service. Yes, this is the way for you to live. A life of service is a Life of Selflessness. It’s a life of being a blessing to others. It’s a life of taking useful and helpful actions that benefits all. Service is about meeting needs and it’s the pathway to greatness. Living a life of service is far better than living a self-centered life. This is why you need to major in this kind of life in the new year. Matt20v28. When you choose to live a service-oriented life, you multiply your blessings and increase your joy. There is a lot of selfishness in our world today and as a believer, you ought to be the extension of God’s Mercy and Grace. So make up your mind on being a Blessing other than just being blessed.

While it’s important to live a service-oriented life, it’s equally important to know how you ought to render service. So who are you to render service to? What kind of service are you to render? As a believer, you ought to render service:

I. God. This is the first person your service is supposed to be rendered unto. God ought to come First in my service not last or second. So in what ways are you rendering service to God? You can render service to God through your:

-Talents and Gifts. Rom12v6

-Time. Eph5v16

-Treasures I e. Your resources, means, and money. Lk8v2-3

-Life. Isa43v21

My dear reader, you need to remember that you were made for His glory. So the least you can do is serve God all the days of your life. It’s one of the most profitable investments of your time and resources that will pay huge dividends at the end of the day. So it’s time to live a life of service to him.

Ii. Humanity. You are not only to serve God but to also serve your community and fellow human beings. This is what a life of service is all about. It’s about being a vehicle through which God can reach our World. The interesting thing about this is that you can actually serve others. You don’t necessarily need lots of money to do this. You can start with what you have and where you are. It will surprise you to see what God will do with your service. Acts10v38. What kind of contributions are you making? What kind of impact are you making? What will you be remembered for? What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? Your answers to these questions will tell us the kind of service you are rendering to your world. So it’s time for you to stand up and be counted. Life is measured not only in terms of duration but also in terms of donation. It’s time for you to begin to live indeed. So will you rise up to this Challenge Today?

My dearly beloved ones, living a life of service is the way to go. It’s the pathway to a life of significance and glory. So welcome on board!

Other Scriptural references: Matt6v33: Exo23v25-26: Jos24v15: 1chro28v9: Lk2v36-37: 1cor10v24: 2ki3v11: Acts9v36-42: Lk16v10-12

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, help me to live a life of Service in Jesus mighty name amen.

CONFESSION: Giving is the highest form of living. I choose to be a Giver and not just a Receiver. I choose to be a blessing and not just be blessed. I will use what the Almighty has given me to serve my God and my Generation. Help me, Lord to make this place a better place than I met it. Be glorified in and through my Life.