more things on my mind

Next year you might be contemplating to join a ministry and I just wanted to share this:

-Its an investment. We are investing our time, money, emotions, feelings and relationships. There are ups and downs.

-God will not short change you. You might think "lugi ako" when you serve God. For example, your stuck at choir practice while everyone is going to gimik or you want to spend time with your friends (or a certain someone) but you have a meeting. Sometimes people don't even appreciate what your doing. But you know what I realized it is more blessed to give than to receive. Like a farmer who plants its going to be hard, will require sweat and patience. But once you see the fruits of your labor. Grabe your heart will be filled with joy.

-I learned that if you want to break your pastor's heart, just turn away from the Lord. Thats the level of emotion and feelings we invest.

- We cannot change people, only God can. We think we can fix this person or that person but we can't. We are just the tool. Let God use us.

- You will be ministered too. Many times I was encouraged by the songs we practiced at choir or by the people i work with.

- You will grow. You will be forced to research on the Bible study materials. You have to read 2 hours of materials just for a 30min group Bible study. Just imagine the things you personally learned.