August 18

The desire to see them was produced by the love of Christ;

the ministry gift he brought was led, guided,

and empowered by the Holy Spirit;

and the people were established by being built up in the word of God.

We all have different callings

but in Christ we are all called to minister life.

It is the love of Christ that motivates us;

the Holy Spirit who ministers through us;

and the word of God that makes His people strong and steadfast.

We are one body in Christ

and together we minister life through our words; our actions;

and also through our prayers.