My so called Life

Ministry or Job?

I got this from my dad. I think it's really fitting given the recent events. Some people need to read this more than others.

Ministry or Job?
By Anne Sandberg

Some people have a job in
the church.
Others invite themselves
to a ministry.

What is the difference?

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 quit because
somebody criticized you, it's a job.
If you keep on serving,
it's a ministry.

If you do it as long as it
does not interfere with your other activities, it's
a job.
If you are committed to
staying with it even if it means letting go of
others, it's a ministry.

If you quit because no one
praised you or thanked you, it's a job.
If you stayed with it even
though nobody recognized your efforts, it's a
ministry.

It's sometimes difficult
to get excited about a job.
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, it¢s a ministry.

An average church is
filled with people doing jobs.
A great and growing church
is filled with people involved in ministry

Where do we fit in?
What about us?

If God called you to a
ministry, don't treat it like a job.
If you have a job, give it
up and find a ministry.

God does not make us
feeling stuck with a job,
but excited and faithful
to Him in a ministry.

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