September 14, 2025 - INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE HEART

Cheryl Zamora 

The Heart Behind the Hands 

Serving God isn’t just about what we do—it’s deeply shaped by how we do it. Our attitude in serving God reflects the condition of our heart. 

Service is more than action—it’s an attitude. You can sing or play an instrument in the worship team, lead a Bible study, or help the needy, but if your heart isn’t aligned with Christ’s humility, it’s just noise. Jesus didn’t serve for applause. He served out of love, obedience, and surrender. 

The world teaches us to chase recognition, but God calls us to quiet faithfulness. Some of the most powerful acts of service happen in silence. No spotlight. No applause. Just faithfulness. God sees what others overlook. The most powerful acts of service often go unseen: the early morning prayers, the prayer whispered for a friend, the late-night encouragement texts, the unnoticed generosity, the meal cooked for a neighbor, the forgiveness extended when it’s hardest. 

Serving in the shadows doesn’t mean our work is insignificant. It means our reward is eternal. When we serve with the mindset that God is our audience, our attitude shifts from performance to worship. 

Ask yourself today: Am I serving to be seen, or to reflect the heart of Christ? 

Let us pray for a servant-attitude of Jesus – stripped of pride, selfish ambition and the need for recognition. Let us pray that we serve with joy, humility, and obedience—so that in all that we do, God is glorified! Let our service be an offering, not a transaction. We’re not earning favor—we’re expressing love.