You have been made New. You can serve the Lord with gladness.

“But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit” (Rom 7:6)

“Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing.” (Ps 100:2)

“that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” (Rom 6:4)

“You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, serving the Lord with all humility” (Acts 20:18,19)

“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Rom 12:10,11)

“as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men” (Eph 6:6,7)

“knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” (Col 3:24)

“how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1Thes 1:9)

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Rom 12:1)

“Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” (Phil 2:17)

“I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.” (Rev 2:19)

Reading: Rom 7-9; Matt 6