I DON'T WANNA DO IT - By Lisa Are Wulf
Living for God
Last summer I agreed to do a volunteer job this fall for a Christian organization. But the closer it gets, the more I don't want to do it. It's actually a worthwhile task and I'm totally qualified for it. But I sense some resentment creeping into my thoughts.
The world tells us to do what we enjoy and forget the rest. But this is a question of serving Christ. If I'm able and gifted for a task, should I do it even though I don't particularly want to? Or should I turn down stuff like this and just concentrate on what I'd like to do?
What do you suppose God thinks?
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Yes, I think you should do it anyway, especially if you're qualified. Sometimes God wants us to step beyond our comfort zone in order to bless others, so He can then, in turn, bless us. Keep your attitude in check though, and watch your motives for serving. Make sure it's to glorify Him, and not yourself. He may have a blessing up His sleeve that you never expected, and even if He doesn't, we should accept opportunities to serve. Once you get started and you see how your service is blessing others, your attitude will come around.
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Hi Stephanie -
Hey thanks so much for commenting on my blog. I sure do appreciate your thoughts.
As I reflect more on this, it does occur to me that this is a choice between good and better. I agree that it is good to use our gifts in God's service. But we only have so much time available. If we have other gifts that we feel more called to use and enjoy more, can we really justify the time spent on the gift that seems more of a drudge than a joyful experience.
So I guess it boils down to this - if you have limited time and muliple gifts, are you required to choose the "good" one or should you concentrate on the "better" one?
It's a good question.
Thanks again, Lisa
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