Service, we all have experienced that in life either we are giving or receiving them. At work, we give our service to the company because we are paid to do so. In restaurants, service crews will served us food because that's what we're paying them for and what their job requires them to do. I guess that's just how the world works. We give service because we get something out of it. But what if we are asked to serve for free? I don't know with you but I'll definitely say NO to that! Whuuuut??? Serving without pay??? Are you kidding me??? Hey, my time is precious y'know, I should be getting something in return! Those were the thoughts that ran through my head when the church I'm attending at had a series break about volunteering. I didn't sign up right away. Why would I? No way! It was not compulsory anyway so I'm free to do what I want.hehehe
Well, I must admit that the message of the series has a good intention so to speak. We all should live a life of service. A life for others. Wow! Good for those who can live up with that. That person must have a servant's heart! As for me? Na-ah!!! I'm cool with helping in my own little way but volunteering was just too much for me. I was really close minded about it. But then again, God has His own plans for me. He was patiently working in me, orchestrating circumstances and even people to help me see my selfishness and self-centeredness. Until finally it dawned on me that my life here on earth is not for my own satisfaction but it is actually loaned to me by my creator to serve it's purpose. That is to live a life of service to others.
P.S. I am currently a volunteer teacher at Kids ministry. It's a Sunday school for children. I'll blog more about it next time. :)
Well, I must admit that the message of the series has a good intention so to speak. We all should live a life of service. A life for others. Wow! Good for those who can live up with that. That person must have a servant's heart! As for me? Na-ah!!! I'm cool with helping in my own little way but volunteering was just too much for me. I was really close minded about it. But then again, God has His own plans for me. He was patiently working in me, orchestrating circumstances and even people to help me see my selfishness and self-centeredness. Until finally it dawned on me that my life here on earth is not for my own satisfaction but it is actually loaned to me by my creator to serve it's purpose. That is to live a life of service to others.
