09 September 2012

Willing heart

Matthew 9:31
"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."
  
This has been an exhausting weekend. But it is also quite typical to have such a full day where it is jam-packed with ministry responsiblities, and having deep conversations with others. The net effect is a puffy-eyed, tired body individual who is typing this in one of the 2 last meetings for the Sunday. 

Days like this, I can elect to just say "no" and to rest. Afterall, it is a sabbath day.

Stories can be told about mission needs in far flung lands, the poor, spiritually hungry and opportunities. Yet, for most of us the mission field begins right here where we live and to all who live in the community next door. 

Because of this, I know in my heart that serving sacrificially in another church on Saturday is something worth to do. Someone once said, “I didn’t think I could do it. But I found out I could. It’s not as hard as you think. You just have to have a willing heart.” 

The are many needs, people to help. God can do more in you and me if I am willing.  Are your hands open to God?
M.