If we can learn to keep our focus on the needs of others we will allow God to move on our behalf. Summer Plan #6, from verse 13: Contribute to the needs of others.

Rom 12:9-21

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Romans 12:9-21 (NIV)

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Staying active in serving others will keep the blessings of God active in our lives. This fits right into what we are talking about and doing at Basic Training and FTC this summer!  Jesus said when He was here on earth that He came to serve, not be served.  What a powerful example we were given by our Lord and Savior as to how we to put someone else’s life before ours.  We all have different gifts that the Lord can use but, just like Jesus showed us while He was here, the greatest gift we can give is putting others before ourselves.  Keep this in mind each and every day and strive to contribute to the needs of others as often as you can.