In a world that often equates flourishing with personal success and self-fulfillment, Scripture offers a radically different vision: true flourishing comes through service.
As we close out the month of May in our Biblical Wisdom for Flourishing series, we turn our attention to the transforming power of giving ourselves away for the good of others. Service is not just something we do—it is a way of being that mirrors the heart of Christ. Jesus himself said, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
This week’s devotional explores how acts of humble service—whether seen or unseen—become sacred pathways to joy, purpose, and spiritual maturity. Drawing from both Scripture and psychological science, we’ll look at how serving others shapes identity, builds community, and promotes deep well-being.
Service, when freely given, doesn’t drain us. It expands us. It connects us to something bigger than ourselves. It helps us flourish by reorienting our hearts from consumption to contribution, from self-protection to sacrificial love.
Join us as we rediscover the surprising joy of becoming a servant—and why this posture may be the most powerful expression of a flourishing life.
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