Your Personal Grow-Pray-Study (GPS) Guide

Monday – Read Psalm 90:17. How do we know if our work is actually in favor with God? Pray about your job right now. Ask God to establish that He is to be the Giver of the work you do.

Tuesday – Read Exodus 34:21. Do you have a rhythm of life that includes regular rest? How did God set an example for us in this regard in Genesis?

Wednesday - Read Romans 12:4-5. We work best when we work together – in the Body of Christ and when we represent the Body of Christ to the world. How do you look for opportunities to represent Christ and the church in your work life?

Thursday – Read James 2:18-19. This passage goes on to say “faith without works is dead”. How does your faith reflect in your work – and in your works? What role does the Holy Spirit play in how your work life is impacted by your faith?

Friday – Read Matthew 28:19-20. The Great Commission is considered to be the job description for all believers. This is our part in the work of the gospel.  How do you participate in it?

Saturday – Read Ephesians 2:8-10. Why do you think that verses 8 and 9 go together?  Do you ever find yourself wondering if the work you are doing is “good”? How can you tell?

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One of the most tangible ways to serve others is to meet their material and financial needs.

In 2 Corinthians 8:9 and 2 Corinthians 9:8, what principles provide a foundation for New Testament giving? According to these verses, to whom should you give? For each verse, can you think of a specific person to whom you could give?

Read Proverbs 19:17, 1 Corinthians 9:14, Galatians 6:6, and James 2:15-16. Do you have a plan to give?

Read John 13:13-16. What must you continually keep in mind? As a servant you could develop pride in your serving.

Read Luke 17:10. What can keep you from being prideful?

The servant is observant. "Ears that hear and eyes that see - - the Lord has made them both" (Proverbs 20:12).

God intends for you to use what He has given you to listen and observe.

How could you become a better listener? Read Proverbs 24:30-34 for an example of a man who learned by observing.

Christians have been set free in Christ, not to do whatever they please, but to serve.

We are no longer under obligations to serve the things of the old life, but are free to serve voluntarily the things of the new life.

In 2 Corinthians 4:5, what did Paul call himself?

In 2 Corinthians 12:15, how did Paul's servant attitude manifest itself?

List several qualities of a good servant.

During Jesus' last time with the disciples before his death, He demonstrated several things about attitude. Read Luke 22:24-27: 

• What were the disciples arguing about? (v. 24)
• How did Jesus demonstrate His humility? (v. 27)
• How should Followers of Jesus conduct themselves? (v. 26)
• How is this contrary to the way the "world" operates? (v. 25)

Read Matthew 9:35 and John 13:3-5. What are some ways in which Jesus served others?

Read Philippians 2:5-8. Whose example are you to follow? (v. 5) What position did Christ take? (v. 7) How did Jesus demonstrate His servanthood? (vs. 7-8)