You do not do God a favor by serving Him. He honors you by allowing you to serve Him. —Victor Nyquist
What's My Ministry?
How is my life helping to spread the gospel? Does that question ever haunt you? Does it seem that day after day you slave away at a humdrum job, performing repetitious tasks?
If so, you may also feel you're in a chronic state of spiritual frustration. What you do might seem far removed from the grand design and purpose of God's kingdom.
The following ad occurred in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success." the ad was signed by Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, thousands responded instantly to the call, they were ready to sacrifice all for the elation of adventure and uncertain honor. Should! God's children do less!
Love Believes All Things
It was 40 years ago or more that I observed a friend of mine showing great affection for someone I considered unworthy of love. I thought my friend was being taken in, and I was afraid he would be disillusioned and saddened in the end.
When I expressed my concern, he replied, "When I stand before my Lord, I hope He'll say of me that I've loved too many, rather than too few." I've never forgotten his words.
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