WHY ITS OK TO BECOME COMPLACENT? Why it's ok to settle for less than what God has for you? I am so sick of people complaining they want more of God but do nothing not even pray! SO sick of people saying they want to see things change and do nothing to help things change. Tired of giving and giving to get nothing back but negativity and made to feel like we haven't given enough.
AAAAGGGGHHHH!
When is it ok to say-its ok that there isn't certain ministries when there is a need?
Sorry ladies, a bit frustrated tonight!
Please just pray for open doors because the door here is closing just not fast enough. I know God has the perfect time and place, pray that until then we have the strength to endure and the peace to understand the delay.
Praying for you, and for those who are so complacent. I share your frustration. I find that's the majority in most churches these days. So easy to sit back and dictate what should be done, but nobody is willing to do anything about it. People want to come to church, be entertained with some nice music, laugh at a few jokes, hear a nice feel-good sermon, then go home and not be bothered again until next Sunday. But oh, they know what others should be doing behind the scenes... just don't involve them. I see it more and more, sadly, among all denominations.
Praying for the Lord's peace to fall upon you, and His direction for your life and ministry.
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Rejoicing in HOPE, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer (Romans 12:12)
I have come to the conclusion that if people are not willing to work for a ministry to stay in place I am not going to wear myself out doing it myself. I know that sounds harsh but I cannnot do everything myself and people need to take ownership of the ministries in the church.
AN example of this is Women's Ministries. Right now we are only going to do quarterly events because we do not have those willing to step up and help. When I am asked why we don't do monthly things I tell them that and ask them if they want to help with monthly meetings. Hmmm, maybe I am sensitive in this area. lol
We don't even meet quarterly. Tried to do a WM Bible Study...didn't take, tried starting a WM prayer group ...no one showed. This past weekend I held a WM yard sale because someone wanted to do it. Naturally it fell in my lap. I thought at first oh great here we go...BUT my ladies stepped up and showed up! We did great and the money we raised will go to help sponser the women who financially can not go to the annual Chrismas WM luncheon. Doors are closing but not the one here. It seems that God has other plans and may not be through using us here and that is fine. We are open to what the Lord wants for our family. So ladies thank you for praying and keep praying. MY DH is really laying things out on the line so to speak...Sunday AM service He announced the changes on Wed night adult service and said, "I do not want you to come period! UNLESS you are serious about wanting MORE of God, praying and tearing down the strong holds in our community." I was told it was dead quiet in the sanctuary. We shall see what happens. GOd is in control and we are seeking HIM for direction.
