Some people have a JOB in the church; others involve themselves in a MINISTRY.

If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a JOB.
If you keep on serving, its 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 effort, it's a MINISTRY.

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?

If you are doing it just because no one else will, its a JOB.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, its a MINISTRY.

If you'll do it only as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, its a JOB.
If you are committed to staying with it even it means letting go of other things, its 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 a success, its' a JOB.
If our concern is faithfulness, its a MINISTRY.

An average church is fulled with people doing JOBs.
A great and growing church with people involved in MINISTRY.

WHERE DO WE FIT IN?

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.

-Unknown Author-

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