Don’t get me wrong, programs are great! I love what I do and strive for excellence in each of the ministries I lead and participate in. But they are a mere tool to reach people with the love of God. I find that it is so much less about the lesson I prepare or how the children behave. The real impact is made through every interaction: how I greet them, value them and show affection towards them. More of God’s love is transmitted through patience, smiles and hugs than any program I could ever concoct. At a workshop I attended last year, the speaker said that “whenever we step foot at our ministry location Jesus walks in the room.” That is true of a lot more than just a ministry location. As a Christian, when you walk into the office, the grocery store, or your home at the end of a long day Jesus walks in the room. We are all ambassadors of Christ. We represent him on this earth. In a way, that makes us all missionaries. So my friends go forth and love one another deeply, passionately, and with all the stamina of God’s love within you. If a program helps you do that great! But let’s keep our focus on the things that truly matter.
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1 Chronicles 16:8"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know Archives
December 2017
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Sisterhood