by John MacDonald
I had taken the “spiritual gifts assessments” and talked to the pastors about where I fit in God’s kingdom. But it always came down to the same ending: I am just an accountant, I cannot make a difference. And then it happened! Our church wanted to start a personal finance class! All of a sudden, it did not matter that I wasn’t good at evangelizing or working with children. My skills and my heart came together in something I truly have a passion for—helping families get their finances in order.
A presenter at a recent seminar stated that if your heart is not in your ministry, you are not in the right ministry. God does not want us to struggle at working for His kingdom! What we do for God should be a joy, and if it is, your joyful spirit will show through to those you work with.
I still wish I was a more dynamic speaker, but I truly believe that God has put me where I am, to use me as I am, until He needs me elsewhere. My desire to be a more skillful presenter has more to do with pride than doing the Lord’s work.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for the skills You have blessed me with. Help me to reach out and make a difference in the lives of those I can touch. I ask that You continue to bless the members of my Financial Peace class, and allow me to continue working with families in our church and community.
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