Do it for God, List
There are countless things we can do for God on any given day. Some things as discussed in How we Know what God wants, we should do everyday. Others we can do when the opportunity presents itself and then many others we plan out specifically to do when when we have free time.
Isn’t wonderful that God created us all to be different individuals? Since we are all different God expects us to do things differently. We have different talents, different likes or dislikes and many different hobbies. God knows what we enjoy doing and what we are good at. He has put everyone is in the place where they need to be in order to serve him best in the way he planned out life for us for this time. Other than when God is challenging us or teaching us, we can choose what we like doing and make it into something we can do for God.
Maybe you are not where you’d like to be, but God will help you where ever you are to make a difference in some ones life. All we need to do is pay attention to what he is saying to us through his word and our devotions. That is why we want to make it a priority to try and spend time with God everyday and allow Him to speak to us. In that way He will be able to speak through us.
A List of things We can do for God
Going back through previous posts I want to make it easy for you to pick out something you can do for God. There are so many things not listed here but this is a start and I will continue to add posts relating to things we can do for God today or someday.
In the post – When You are Away – I write about being away from home out of your normal environment where your schedule is disrupted. Do this for God when you are away from home.
- Make time for God and give him the time he deserves.
- Help a stranger you meet, walk the extra mile with them to show that you care.
- Be bold, you can leave your inhibitions at home when you travel.
Hebrews 13:2 “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
We need to know what it is God wants us to do. Read – How We Can Know –
- Read Gods word and Pray, or talk with God.
- Love God and keep his commandments
Mark 12:30-31 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
Don’t be a downer – Each of us should be a encouragement to other people. Find more at – Encouraging others –
- Reach out to someone in need – Write and send out a post card to someone you know.
- Prepare a meal for an elderly or sick person who may need help
- Make contact with someone you know in an attempt for a closer relationship.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Be a friend to an international student. Talk with them to help them learn the native language. Check it out at – Be a Language Partner –
- Contact your local college or local ISI to get an International student as a language partner.
- Make a new friend by helping an International student in your City.
- Donate to help International Students Inc reach out to help on campuses across the nation.
Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations”
Time runs like water over the falls. We never have enough and once it’s gone we can’t get it back. See – Finding Time –
- List out all you do and list what you can do for God.
- Prioritize your time so that God comes first in your life.
Matthew 6:31-33 “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Be sensitive to God’s leading in our life. What is it he wants you to do? Read – beggar or Taker –
- Take a side trip, Go where God wants you to go.
- Open your eyes and see who God wants you to see.
- Be willing to Help or even to Give when you feel it is right in your heart.
Luke 18:35-43 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him… Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.
When you have a long weekend or some time off work, participate with others. See more at – What to do on Thanksgiving –
- Be a volunteer at a shelter.
- Help out at your own special dinner by cooking and cleaning or do what is unexpected of you.
- Deliver meals to shut-ins or visit with someone who is confined to a nursing home.
- invite a friend or a neighbor to go out to the amusement park, play ball, go golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, ice skating, sledding or any activity you may like to do.
1 Corinthians 10:31 “Well, whatever you do, whether it’s eating or drinking or anything else, do it all so as to bring glory to God.”