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9 Thoughts to Conquer the Monday Morning Blues

4. We teach people to serve.

Jesus said he came not to be served, but to serve. So we teach people to approach others with a humble attitude and meet needs when possible.

We teach people about spiritual gifts, and the rewards available in heaven to those who faithfully use their gifts to further God’s cause. Though it’s counterintuitive, service reaps invaluable benefits in the character of the servant. That’s quite a favor!

5. We teach people to share their faith. 

Not only does evangelism introduce others to Jesus, in Philemon 6, Paul points out that our understanding of God’s goodness is expanded when we share our faith. It’s a perspective changer that’s priceless.

6. We teach people to give. 

Giving opens people to otherwise unattainable spiritual and material blessings. It breaks the hold of greed and it opens the floodgates of heaven. Imagine how shallow your life would be if you didn’t know how to give?

7. We welcome people into an extended family. 

A few weeks after New Song went public, people began saying, “You know, I have lived in this area for nine years and never knew anyone. Now when I go to the grocery store, I’m starting to see new friends I know from church. I finally feel like I’m at home in this community.”

Good churches are like good families. They have older aunts and uncles who wrap their arms around the hurting and counsel those in need. Small group members become brothers and sisters. Peers provide babysitting. Singles get invited to homes for the holidays. What price tag would you put on that?