"We have no right to judge where we should be put, or to have preconceived notions as to what God is fitting us for. God engineers everything; wherever He puts us our one great aim is to pour out a whole-hearted devotion to Him in that particular work. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.""(Oswald Chambers)
Many times I have taken on some job or position at church for the wrong reason. Maybe it was a job that could not find a willing worker, maybe it was a convenience, maybe a duty, and maybe to look good working. "Someone needs to do this, and no one else seems willing, so I will just do it myself. How much better it would be for all if each person in the church simply listened to the call of God and exercised his or her own spiritual gifts.
But my only responsibilities are to stay close enough to God, to actually hear the call, and to obey. God holds me accountable for me and not for "everyone else".
Does that preclude me from helping out where needed or being available when a tight spot comes along? No, of course not, that may also be hearing a call from Him. Opportunities for Christian service abound for one that has open eyes and heart.
Doing everything with the mindset of "I don't care who gets the credit and God gets the glory" works every time.
Do everything as unto the Lord. He knows and He cares.
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