Wednesday, January 31, 2007 . 11:35 PM

Some people have a JOB in the church; others involve themselves in a MINISTRY. 
What's the difference? 
If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a JOB. 
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a MINISTRY. 
If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a JOB. 
If you keep on serving, it's a MINISTRY. 
If you'll do it only as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a JOB. 
If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it's a MINISTRY. 
If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a JOB.
If you stay with it even though nobody recognizes your efforts, it is a MINISTRY. 
It's hard to get excited about a JOB. 
It's almost impossible not to be excited about a MINISTRY. 
If our concern is success, it's a JOB. 
If our concern is faithfulness, it's a MINISTRY. 
An average church is filled with people doing JOBs. 
A great and growing church is filled with people involved in MINISTRY. 
Where do we fit in? What about us? 
If God calls you to a MINISTRY, don't treat it like a JOB. 
If you have a JOB, give it up and find a MINISTRY. 
God does not want us feeling stuck with a JOB, but excited and faithful to Him in a MINISTRY. 
- Author unknown -