Old Xanga blog from Jan. 23, 2007....
Every time I seem to be in a spirtual haze/funk, God will come and give me a smack of blessing in the face (maybe not that harsh but you know what I mean) through his Word (be it on the pulpit, QT, or some chance time). Sadly (only b/c I've been a negligent Christian many times in my life) and wonderfully (once again b/c I've been a negligent Christian but because He gives infinite chances to heathens like myself), it's like I've been injected with new life.
Okay, anyways, this past Sunday was the sermon at VWC. The sermon was on service to the church. Every job in the church is important (big or small). Why I need reminding of this so many times? It's probably cause I'm a selfish schmoe.
Hearing that if we desire to be great, we must serve yet (Mark 10:43) we are so ingrained to serve ourselves. Plus, many times we say we are busy (then right after that, this acronym gets pulled out and used during the sermon, busy - Being Under Satan's Yoke...that made my seat get hot thinking the amount of times I've said that).
Being available, humble, and faithful - that is what you all are who are serving the church. Much respect to you all. You are not "faith potatoes" (think couch potatoes but instead of TV, coming to church to get fed so you get fat on faith) where you go to church to get fed not to serve and help others.
I'm not the greatest at retelling stories or sermons but this past week riled me up again because it was good. Seriously, I think we can find something to do at our churches even if it's something simple. Anyways, consider what you are doing and find time to help.
Reflecting on 6/21/2011: Man, messages like this really hit home now. I really need to find a way not to be a faith potato. I need to find a better use of my time....
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