"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
― Mother Teresa
This weekend I attended a ministry celebration for a dear friend. She celebrated 18 years in Christian ministry. She could have celevrated her 50th birthday, but instead chose to celebrate her time in service to others. Our culture often glorifies the individual; it was faith affirming to celebrate selflessness and service. The music, the fellowship and the prayers made the occasion profound. We sang " Holy Ground" and the church was, indeed, holy ground. My friend co-celebrated communion and she stood beautiful and strong in her robes. When some one is answering their true call, you can see it.
If you are a believer, you are called to use your gifts in service to others. We are not all ministers, rabbis or priests. We are called to serve in different ways. Some, like myself, are called to help those who struggle with mental and physical challenges. Others may be called to protect God's creation. This ministry can involve nurturing the environment and God's creatures. Parents, soldiers, police, sisters, brothers, uncles and aunts, there are as many opportunities for service as there are people. There is no small job and no small gift. As Mother Teresa said, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
At the service this weekend, we sang "Order My Steps". If you are wondering what your gift is and what you should spend your time on, ask your God. Be still and ask. Don't be impatient like me. Trust that you will receive an answer in God's time. Each person vibrates at a unique frequency. You are part of a greater whole, a larger piece of music. You will find your small things and the world will be better for it. Be patient and be blessed.
― Mother Teresa
This weekend I attended a ministry celebration for a dear friend. She celebrated 18 years in Christian ministry. She could have celevrated her 50th birthday, but instead chose to celebrate her time in service to others. Our culture often glorifies the individual; it was faith affirming to celebrate selflessness and service. The music, the fellowship and the prayers made the occasion profound. We sang " Holy Ground" and the church was, indeed, holy ground. My friend co-celebrated communion and she stood beautiful and strong in her robes. When some one is answering their true call, you can see it.
If you are a believer, you are called to use your gifts in service to others. We are not all ministers, rabbis or priests. We are called to serve in different ways. Some, like myself, are called to help those who struggle with mental and physical challenges. Others may be called to protect God's creation. This ministry can involve nurturing the environment and God's creatures. Parents, soldiers, police, sisters, brothers, uncles and aunts, there are as many opportunities for service as there are people. There is no small job and no small gift. As Mother Teresa said, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
At the service this weekend, we sang "Order My Steps". If you are wondering what your gift is and what you should spend your time on, ask your God. Be still and ask. Don't be impatient like me. Trust that you will receive an answer in God's time. Each person vibrates at a unique frequency. You are part of a greater whole, a larger piece of music. You will find your small things and the world will be better for it. Be patient and be blessed.
