Job or Ministry

Came across this in my workshop with SU last Sat. Since most of us here are in ministry, guess reading this would be good for us.

If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a JOB.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a MINISTRY.

If you quit because somebody criticised you, it's a JOB.
If you keep on serving, it's a MINISTRY.

If you'll do it only as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a JOB.
If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it's a MINISTRY.

If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a JOB.
If you stay with it even though nobody recognises your efforts, it's a MINISTRY.

It's hard to get excited about a JOB.
It's almost impossible to not be excited about a MINISTRY.

If our concern is success, it's a JOB.
If our concern is faithfulness, it's a MINISTRY.

An average church is filled with people doing JOBS.
A great and growing church is filled with people involved in MINISTRY.

-Author Unknown-

Love,
Alicia