Worship Complete

It’s been some time since this blog has been used for anything else than just sharing dates and then reflecting on the event afterwards. Originally it was created to also be a platform where we as a growing group of individuals, who are actively involved in ministries, share our hearts about the diverse nature of being part of a ministry that serves the body of Christ.

This morning I was finalizing the lyrics of songs that needs to be published on songsheets, for an upcoming event, and I was talking with a friend on Skype. Even though my friend’s day is also very occupied as she needs to do her day-job and prepare for ministry for an event that spans over the coming weekend, she still assisted me to finalize my little jobbie. When I said thanks, I wanted to ask the regular old question “what would we have done without you?”, but I realize that being in ministry, even when it is part-time, the person who is assisting you, isn’t doing it for you.

The thought popped into my mind that we many times reckon our efforts, even how small they may be, to be somewhat “useless” and even “unnecessary”. In my heart I felt a deep appreciation for the way how this person continues to be helpfull regardless the cost. Immediately I felt in my heart the question change to “Where would the kingdom have been without you?” as if God was saying this to me with the same appreciation in His voice. Yes we know that God can do all things, but He chooses to involve us, once again so we can get to know Him better, but inevitably the kingdom does advance, and I think we sometimes forget that. This rephrased question really blessed me and it gave me a sense of contentment that every action in ministry, no matter how “big” or “small” it may seem, claims a piece of spiritual “land” and has worth, but on top of that, my Dad appreciates it!

Yes, it is just plain words, but it was a blessing to me and an encouragement, so I thought I’d share it with you. “Keep on shinin’ for all the world to see” – Third Day

Louw