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Making Excuses?

so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Romans 12:5

Understand this: you’re going to give your life for something - the question is what? Sports, a hobby, fame, wealth? None of these bring lasting satisfaction - not one! Service is the pathway to joy and fulfillment! It’s through ministry that we find meaning! As we serve God’s purposes, our lives take on eternal importance. Paul writes, “all this makes you more significant, not less, because of what you are a part of” (1 Corinthians 12:14&19). If you aren’t involved in something greater than yourself you’re just existing, because life is meant for service to our Lord by Serving others. God wants you to learn to love and serve others unselfishly. He wants you to make a difference in His world; He wants to work through you. Ultimately what matters is not how long you live, but how effectively! If you’re not involved in any form of service today, what’s your excuse? Abraham was old, Jacob was insecure, Leah was unattractive, Joseph was abused, Moses had a temper, Gideon was poor, Samson was codependent, Rahab was immoral, David had an affair resulting in all kinds of family problems, Elijah was suicidal, Jeremiah was depressed, Jonah was reluctant, Naomi was a widow, John the Baptist was eccentric to say the least, Peter was impulsive, Martha worried a lot, Zacchaeus was crooked, Thomas had doubts, Paul had poor health and Timothy was timid. That’s quite a variety of misfits, yet God used each of them - and He’ll use you too, if you stop making excuses.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, you created us to serve and to be lovers. Help me walk through all the different doors you have opened up for me to serve others in need – to serve them as you would want me to serve them. In Jesus’ Name, Amen