The following quotes hit home today with how I have approached my faith lately. I have a physical illness I must manage. Because of this illness, I find my dreams waning as I can no longer look towards that great corporate career or ministerial position.
I've taken to finding the smallest ways to serve, and doing them with great passion and gratitude. In this, I resolve God's character will flow into and through me moreso than my talents and skills flowing out for others. Make sense?
So, I share these quotations with that in mind. My goal is to serve. My mindset is one towards inner change that will enable me to lead by serving rather than lead by leading.
"The world cannot always understand one's profession of faith, but it can understand service." -- Ian Maclaren
"It is not the possession of extraordinary gifts that makes extraordinary usefulness, but the dedication of what we have to the service of God." -- Frederick William Robertson
"The Lord doesn't ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability." -- Author Unknown
This blog is my outpouring of a heart that loves to write and ponder scripture, as well as life. However, my life is not about writing. My life is about getting my hands dirty and finding every opportunity to serve.
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