STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 28
Ordinary Service
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." (James 2:26)
Scripture: James 2:14-20
Song: "The Servant Song"
What do I love to do on my days off? I can completely lose myself in shopping, especially at off-price stores. However, when I go to those stores, certain things really annoy me: clothes knocked off the rack and left on the floor is a big one. And I'm really judgy about it too. Didn't your mother ever teach you to pick up after yourself?"
Coincidentally (or not), I recently took a spiritual gifts assessment where I cored low in "helpfulness." And, when I read this passage from James, I really began to wonder if my faith was dead. Here I was being critical of others but not doing much myself.
Thankfully, God gave me clarity. He reminded me of ways I am serving, and the thought arose in my heart, "Instead of being grumpy about clothes on the floor, why doin't I start picking them up and hanging them back on the rack? That is service. And it's even sacrificial, with no reward." I did - and it's become my reguarly thing, a small act of obedience, perfect for ordinary days.
Father, thank You for teaching me that faith without deeds is dead. Please help me to be more aware of the limitless possibilities to serve that can make ordinary days, extrordinary. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 28
Ordinary Service
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." (James 2:26)
Scripture: James 2:14-20
Song: "The Servant Song"
What do I love to do on my days off? I can completely lose myself in shopping, especially at off-price stores. However, when I go to those stores, certain things really annoy me: clothes knocked off the rack and left on the floor is a big one. And I'm really judgy about it too. Didn't your mother ever teach you to pick up after yourself?"
Coincidentally (or not), I recently took a spiritual gifts assessment where I cored low in "helpfulness." And, when I read this passage from James, I really began to wonder if my faith was dead. Here I was being critical of others but not doing much myself.
Thankfully, God gave me clarity. He reminded me of ways I am serving, and the thought arose in my heart, "Instead of being grumpy about clothes on the floor, why doin't I start picking them up and hanging them back on the rack? That is service. And it's even sacrificial, with no reward." I did - and it's become my reguarly thing, a small act of obedience, perfect for ordinary days.
Father, thank You for teaching me that faith without deeds is dead. Please help me to be more aware of the limitless possibilities to serve that can make ordinary days, extrordinary. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 28
Ordinary Service
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." (James 2:26)
Scripture: James 2:14-20
Song: "The Servant Song"
What do I love to do on my days off? I can completely lose myself in shopping, especially at off-price stores. However, when I go to those stores, certain things really annoy me: clothes knocked off the rack and left on the floor is a big one. And I'm really judgy about it too. Didn't your mother ever teach you to pick up after yourself?"
Coincidentally (or not), I recently took a spiritual gifts assessment where I cored low in "helpfulness." And, when I read this passage from James, I really began to wonder if my faith was dead. Here I was being critical of others but not doing much myself.
Thankfully, God gave me clarity. He reminded me of ways I am serving, and the thought arose in my heart, "Instead of being grumpy about clothes on the floor, why doin't I start picking them up and hanging them back on the rack? That is service. And it's even sacrificial, with no reward." I did - and it's become my reguarly thing, a small act of obedience, perfect for ordinary days.
Father, thank You for teaching me that faith without deeds is dead. Please help me to be more aware of the limitless possibilities to serve that can make ordinary days, extrordinary. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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