Hi and welcome to today's encouragement from the Our Daily Bread Devotional.

Today's reading is entitled, Live to Serve, and it was written by Soshe Dixon.

After 10-year-old Chelsea received an elaborate art set, she discovered that God used art to help her feel better when she was sad.

When she found out that some kids didn't have art supplies readily available, she wanted to help them.

So when it was time for her birthday party, she asked her friends not to bring her gifts.

Instead, she invited them to donate art supplies and help fill boxes for children in need.

Later, with her family's help, she started Chelsea's charity.

She began asking more people to help her fill boxes so she could help more kids.

She has even taught art tips to groups

who have received her boxes. After a local newscaster interviewed Chelsea, people started donating

supplies from all over the country. As Chelsea's charity continues sending art supplies internationally,

this young girl is demonstrating how God can use us

when we're willing to live to serve others. Chelsea's compassion and willingness to share

reflects the heart of a faithful steward. The Apostle Peter encourages all believers in Jesus

to be faithful stewards as they love each other deeply by sharing the resources and talents God has given them.

Our small acts of love can inspire others to join us in giving. God can even rally supporters to serve alongside us. As we rely on him,

we can live to serve and give him the glory he deserves.

Join me as I read today's scripture reading.

It's from 1. Peter chapter 4, verses 8 through 11.

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have

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