Free to Serve

Set free and yet we still serve?

We pray the Lord blesses you with the grace of Jesus' presence this Christmas!

by Paul Faulkner (10/07/2008) | Making Life Work for Your Family

Growing up, we all had our turn at jobs like cutting grass with that old mower that didn’t cut very well, or cleaning the woodwork in the kitchen, or worse, cleaning the commode and the tub and the lavatory.

Those little, tough jobs kids hate doing just change as we grow up. Eventually they turn into larger, tougher jobs we still don’t enjoy doing! But those who follow Jesus know that even the simplest, most disagreeable job can be meaningful when we do it for the Lord. As we do things out of love for Him, serving becomes a blessing whether anyone else thanks us or not — yes, even those little, tough jobs that nobody likes can become a blessing!

Free from law and free from sin and free to serve!

Paul reminds us that the Lord calls us to be free — free from law and free from sin and free to serve each other in love (Galatians 5:1-6). We are to lovingly serve all people, especially those with whom we share Jesus (Galatians 6:10).

About the Author

Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.

Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.