This devotional is designed for those who serve others. Service includes but is not limited to emergency management, emergency medical services, military personnel, firefighters, first responders, law enforcement, dispatchers / 911 operators, transportation workers, social services personnel, emergency volunteers, and the list goes on. These servants can be found at the local, state, and federal levels as well as private citizens, faith-based individuals, and organizations alike. There are many ways and terms used to describe those who serve others. For the purpose of this devotional, we will use the term "e;responder."e; We often hear this term phrased as "e;first responder."e; However, service to others goes beyond the first responder role. Likewise, it is appropriate to use the term "e;responder"e; since that is what you are doing. You are responding to the needs of others. You are also responding to God's call. The devotional is designed to focus on those who serve others.

This devotional is designed for those who serve others. Service includes but is not limited to emergency management, emergency medical services, military personnel, firefighters, first responders, law enforcement, dispatchers / 911 operators, transportation workers, social services personnel, emergency volunteers, and the list goes on. These servants can be found at the local, state, and federal levels as well as private citizens, faith-based individuals, and organizations alike.There are many ways and terms used to describe those who serve others. For the purpose of this devotional, we will use the term “responder.” We often hear this term phrased as “first responder.” However, service to others goes beyond the first responder role. Likewise, it is appropriate to use the term “responder” since that is what you are doing. You are responding to the needs of others. You are also responding to God’s call. The devotional is designed to focus on those who serve others.