“Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.” — Psalm 100:2

There is a special kind of joy that only comes when we serve others. It’s not loud or showy. It’s the quiet glow that rises in the heart when we do something simple, loving, and unseen, the kind of service that mirrors Jesus Himself. Serving doesn’t drain us when we do it with God’s strength. It fills us. It reminds us that every small act of kindness is a seed planted in someone else’s life. Joy grows when we lift someone’s burden. Joy grows when we pray for someone who can’t pray for themselves. Joy grows when we show up, even tired, and say, “Lord, use me today.” This joy isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, God’s presence in us, flowing through us, touching others in ways we may never fully see. Your service matters. Your prayers matter. Your love matters. And heaven sees every bit of it.

Father God, thank You and praise You for the joy that rises when we serve others in Your name. Fill our hands with compassion, our hearts with gladness, and our steps with purpose. Let every act of kindness shine Your light. Strengthen us as we care for others and let Your joy overflow in every place we go. Amen.”