Monday, October 26, 2020

Serving in Freedom in Ministry


 YOU ARE PRIVILEGED!
Do you have any idea of what an awesome privilege you have been awarded? You are called by the Living Lord, the God of all creation, to serve Him with great purpose. Whether you are serving in a Christian organization that gives you a paycheck or not, or you are volunteering at your church, you are a blessed individual.

IS YOUR IMPACT EFFECTIVE?
God desires for you to make an impact on the people you are serving and on those who work beside you. It is easy to be tripped up by rules or requests that others put upon you. Others ideals about how you should lead or even busy yourself can be distracting, if not overwhelming. Be aware that well intentioned individuals may be placing a burden on you that could actually make you ineffective in ministry.

TIME TO RE-EVALUATE
Inquire of the Lord what committees or programs you should busy yourself with.  Be willing to graciously say no or not at this time to others. Be wise as to what outreaches you start and areas that you should trim back or even stop. Re-evaluate the routines that are in place so that you can be the most effective. 

BE FREE FROM PRIDE
You must be in tune with the Holy Spirit. Allow Him to lead as you lead others. Striving to succeed in your own strength or striving to impress others can produce a bondage of pride. Pride will strip you of freedom.

POUR OUT HIS LOVE AND GRACE
When we choose to walk in freedom we experience Christ and His love walking along with us. We will embrace the opportunities to share God’s Word and be a living example of His grace. We are wetting the appetite of those around us to search for a deeper relationship with Christ because they see our joy, hope, strength and peace. 

BE FREE TO FOLLOW THE VISION THE LORD HAS GIVEN YOU IN MINISTRY, JUST AS THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURE REMINDS US:
“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SERVING IN FREEDOM:
*Ask the Lord to fill you with His Holy Spirit.

*Prioritize the things that need to be accomplished to fulfill the ministry.

*Be open to opportunities to share the Lord’s love.

*Enjoy your freedom in Christ!

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