Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 22 June 2026 (In Touch) Monday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: The Reasons We Serve
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 3:23-24
In His Word, God commands us to serve one another (Galatians 5:13). However, in life there will inevitably be people and situations that make this calling a challenge.
Thankfully, a biblically based understanding of service can help us obey the Lord’s instruction no matter who the recipient is or how problematic things can get. The reason? God is actually the One whom we serve.
When we have this motivation underlying everything we do, it will impact the quality of our work and keep us from becoming discouraged. Then, whatever our task—whether we drive a truck, lead a company, or teach children—if our goal is to glorify God, we will do our best in His strength. And we can trust Him to use us for His purposes, even if our labor might appear fruitless to us or to others.
Whomever the Lord calls us to serve and whatever He tells us to do, we can obey with joyful hearts when it’s done for Him. If this is our motivation, we won’t need worldly approval or evidence of impact. The only thing we need to know is that our heavenly Father is pleased and promises to reward those who serve wholeheartedly (Ephesians 6:7-8).
Bible in One Year: Psalms 60-66
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: As you work today, remember you are serving the Lord.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.