Service
As I was serving in my home this weekend I was reminded of a passage I read a few years ago, and I thought I would share it with you today. I am not sure of the author, but it was one that touched me enough to save. I ask you today, are you working in a ministry or a job?
As we labor we must remember the ministry in which we are called. Ephesians 6:7 reminds us “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men”. Toiling for the approval of man will always leave you feeling unappreciated, but when we render our work unto the Lord our strength is renewed and our spirit gleams with joy.Lord, strengthen your servants and move us to a true sense of ministry and service,
through your grace and mercy. Amen.
Ministry vs. Job
Some people have a job in the church.
Others invite themselves into a ministry.
Others invite themselves into a ministry.
What's the difference you ask?
If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a job.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a ministry.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a ministry.
If you quit because someone criticized you, it's a job.
If you keep on serving, it's a ministry.
If you keep on serving, it's a ministry.
If you'll do it as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a job.
If you are committed to staying even if it means letting go of other things, it's a ministry.
If you are committed to staying even if it means letting go of other things, it's a ministry.
If you quit because no one thanked you or praised you, it's a job.
If you stick with it even though no one recognized your efforts, it's a ministry.
If you stick with it even though no one recognized your efforts, it's a ministry.
It's hard to get excited about a job.
It's almost impossible not to get excited about a ministry.
It's almost impossible not to get excited about a ministry.
If your concern is success, it's a job.
If your concern is faithfulness and service, it's a ministry.
If your concern is faithfulness and service, it's a ministry.
If God calls you to a ministry, don't treat it like a job!
Finding Your Best Fit in Ministry [Excerpts from MinTools.com]
Your life is like a puzzle. The pieces fit together to make a whole. When you combine your spiritual gifts, personality, passions, and experience you will discover a picture which shows you how you can best serve the Lord with maximum effectiveness. ----YOUR MINISTRY PROFILE !
Each part of who you are affects the other parts and contributes to how God wants to use you. Here is what each part contributes to the way you will serve:· Your walk motivates you for ministry.
· Your spiritual gifts enable you for ministry.
· Your passions give focus to ministry.
· Your personality expresses itself in ministry.
· Your experiences help develop you for ministry.
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