“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing” (Psalm 100:2).
On day four of WNAC’s PreThanksgiving Week of Prayer, we focus on Shirley Cooper who works with her husband Kenneth in Glenville, West Virginia. There is nothing sweeter than a servant of the Lord who serves Him with gladness. Shirley joyfully offers assistance in any way possible to those in need. She quietly and efficiently works behind the scenes to help the mission of the church. Thank God for women like Shirley, who possess a servant’s heart.
Those with the gift of service/helps are vitally important to a church. Seeing a need and filling it shows we understand the work of the Lord is not all about us, but about Him. Often times people with the gift of service or helps blend into the background. Their work goes unnoticed or they may not be thanked for what they do. However, God will bless them either in this life or in the one to come for all their selfless efforts.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Shirley and other home missionary wives who find fulfillment and delight in serving and helping. Today is also Day 38 of 40 days of Prayer and Fasting with International Missions. (Follow the link to read this day’s request.)
