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What does God say about wanting more?
Philippians 4:19 tells us that God will supply our needs, but He never promised to meet all our wants. The truth is, even getting our “wants” will not necessarily make us happy. Think of the misery some of the wealthiest folks experience.
What the BiBle says about not getting what you want?
God is a parent to us Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. [3] And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong-you want only what will give you pleasure. When we are not on the same page with God about what’s good for us, we will fight against him.
What is contentment biblically?
contentment means to be satisfied or pleased. We have also seen that discontentment will result. in a pattern of turning from God, lying and hiding sin. Page 6. BiBle study: A Glimpse into Contentment.
What is a personal relationship with God?
A personal relationship with God is just like a relationship with anyone else in your life. It is fellowship, love, and trust between you and him. It means to know him and to be known by him. It’s much more than just going to church or even reading our Bibles.
How can we serve God?
To serve God is to serve others and is the greatest form of charity: the pure love of Christ. Jesus Christ said:
- Serve God Through Your Family.
- Give Tithes and Offerings.
- Volunteer in Your Community.
- Home Visiting.
- Donate Clothing and Other Goods.
- Be a Friend.
- Serve God by Serving Children.
- Mourn with Those that Mourn.
What is the best reason to serve God?
The best reason to serve God is because we love Him. But there are other reasons too. God loves us more than anyone on earth does. He died in our place on the cross so we could have our sins forgiven, and He gives us the free gift of eternal life when we believe in Him.
How can I love God and serve him?
The reason we can love and serve God is that He first loved and served us through Jesus Christ. The more we are aware of and experience God’s love in our own lives, the more prone we are to respond in love by serving Him. If you want to want to serve God, the key is to get to know Him!
Is God glorious when we serve?
“God is seen as glorious when all our serving is moment-by-moment receiving from God’s supply.” Both these texts put all the emphasis on God’s giving to us when we serve. So the kind of service that makes God look valuable and thrilling is the kind that serves God by constantly receiving from God.
What does the Bible say about serving others?
If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” Peter makes it clear that we have received our gifts from God for two purposes— to serve others and to bring praise to God.