These are few of common trends I've seen among Christians lately. Though none of these are inherently bad, it is just interesting how we quickly fall into trends and sometimes do more harm by trying to help than good. What seems to be our motivation? Are we really willing to get deep involved or are we simply looking for the next trend? Is missions are next vacation adventure or are we willing to do whatever it takes to live our lives for the gospel?
By no means am I saying I am there, I just take each next step by God's grace. I just get tired of hearing so many people get on the craze and then fade quickly. For example: when learning about trafficking-many people automatically want to open a safe-house, and though that is great and there is a huge need- don't just create another issue! Why don't we come alongside ministries that already exist and help them do more? When you first become a Christian, you do not open a seminary the next day. Let's learn from each other, not keep creating the same mistakes and more needs that cannot be filled.
If our motivation is simply because it sounds great, we will die out quickly. This may sound like I am discouraging people to get involved- and I am not! There are so many needs and ways everyone can and should but if our motivation is simply a trend, well trends change too often and that is not fair to those whose lives are affected.
But there is another side, once you know- you are responsible. Once you have seen the reality, you cannot turn away and pretend it does not exist. So solution? It is not always simple. Consider your gifts, talents and offer your life as a living sacrifice. This requires everything- time, finances, vulnerability, everything! But it is worth it. You can pray with me for more workers in the Kingdom.
By no means am I saying I am there, I just take each next step by God's grace. I just get tired of hearing so many people get on the craze and then fade quickly. For example: when learning about trafficking-many people automatically want to open a safe-house, and though that is great and there is a huge need- don't just create another issue! Why don't we come alongside ministries that already exist and help them do more? When you first become a Christian, you do not open a seminary the next day. Let's learn from each other, not keep creating the same mistakes and more needs that cannot be filled.
If our motivation is simply because it sounds great, we will die out quickly. This may sound like I am discouraging people to get involved- and I am not! There are so many needs and ways everyone can and should but if our motivation is simply a trend, well trends change too often and that is not fair to those whose lives are affected.
But there is another side, once you know- you are responsible. Once you have seen the reality, you cannot turn away and pretend it does not exist. So solution? It is not always simple. Consider your gifts, talents and offer your life as a living sacrifice. This requires everything- time, finances, vulnerability, everything! But it is worth it. You can pray with me for more workers in the Kingdom.
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