Ministry

Something God has graciously given me already is the sense that ministry happens right where I am, right now. Not only is my ministry in the church where I teach a Precept class, co-lead the couples ministry, and am co-directing VBS, but it is also with the people I interact with every day.

Today I was blessed to have the chance to minister to a friend who is hurting. This person is very dear to me and it hurts my heart that their heart is hurting. I think sometimes the Holy Spirit pricks my emotions to drive me to my knees more often for someone. My friend is someone whom I pray for occasionally, but lately have been led to really seek God on their behalf. Most importantly, I prayed with my friend today.

So often I find myself telling a person I'll pray for them but not taking the time to actually pray with them. I am trying to be better about saying, "Let's take time to pray right now" and taking the time to do so. When I did this with my friend today I could tell it made a difference. It encouraged them in a way that just telling them I was praying for them does not seem to do. What a privilege to be "Christ" to my friend, pray with them, and encourage them.

Guess what I really am learning is that no matter what direction God takes me, He has already given me a ministry that is so very important. It's not about having a title, or being in charge of a ministry in a church, or being a church worker. Ministry is about being Christ's hands and feet every day to every person He sends my way.