Work and Ministry…
Feb 5th, 2010 by ljkim
I love the fact that so many people today want to make a difference with their lives. And I love that so many people are actively looking for unique types of work in which they can make the world better. But here’s the thing about ministry: your personal ministry and your work may (or may not) overlap, they are not the same thing… So we said Martin Luther King Jr.’s job was “pastor.” But his personal ministry was as a civil rights activist. Bono is the lead singer in U2, but his personal ministry is debt relief for African nations (I know, I said that already but I want to focus on the work part).
Now any good type of work will offer something beneficial to its customer. Even if it’s just a little entertainment, what would life be like without fun shows and silly events, or pretty things, or cool knick knacks? But no matter what your work is, chances are you were made for more than that (MLK was made to be more than just a small town pastor, and Bono was made to be more than just a singer) – that’s where you ministry comes in.
So love your work. Find work you can love doing that offers something people can value. But also, find your personal ministry – the way in which God has uniquely placed and equipped you to serve Him in this world.
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