Ministry Part 2

“Grace” Is Accepting Unconditionally What God Gives Unconditionally, And Just Saying, “Thanks.” “Ministry” Is Giving Unconditionally What You Have Received Unconditionally, And Just Saying, “You’re Welcome.” Callings We all have the same Calling: to experience eternal life, to Know God personally, to be with Him now. Keep your calling in the forefront of your approach to the rest of your life, and you will never have to worry about priorities, missing God, or being dissatisfied. Since this is His Calling of You -- He's the One doing the calling -- all you have to do is Respond (show up for class). He will take it from there. Does God Have a Specific Purpose for Your Life? We can take a deep breath and enter that rest that comes from knowing we don’t have to accomplish, achieve or produce anything to fulfill our purpose in this life. Then what are we here for? Ministry Ministry is the means by which you give out what God has given in. Your ministry may or may not be in line with your temperament, needs, desires, expectations or abilities, and the Lord often purposefully gives us projects that challenge our weaknesses. Life Ministry For most, sharing what God has given is a part of our lifestyle. If we are simply depending on the Lord to live His life through us, we may be accomplishing far more in hidden ways than an entire ministry in the public arena. Vocational Ministry The idea that those who minister should be acknowledged, honored and compensated by those receiving ministry is well-founded, both scripturally, culturally, historically and experientially. Yet the nature and duty of a minister is to give, regardless of what is given in return.