I have a Dream!!!

I have a dream and it's one that I like to think is realistic. As I find myself becoming more and more committed in my walk with Christ, I continually find I'm asking myself ... "Am I doing all I can do to serve God, to serve Christ, to serve the leadership in my church ... to serve my fellow congregational members ... to serve those who have not yet excepted Christ as their personal savior???"And the answer is usually the same ... "Harley, no you're not ... but don't be to hard on yourself because you are getting better at it. You are doing more. You just need to continue to grow. Grow both in your faith and in your service to God."

You see. I never would have asked myself that question before. I would have asked myself ... "What is my church doing for me? What is God doing for me? Am I getting anything out of this?" but that's not how it works. God has a plan for us. All of us. The difference is, if we do for God, in his name, God will do for us... but if we continue to focus on what's in it for us? ... Well ... If we're having to ask that question than chances are we are not doing ... and if we're not doing ... than we are missing out.

My Dream is this, as we walk with Christ and hold the hand of God ... that we stop asking what's in it for us ... because we already know ... Salvation is our reward ... forgiveness for our sins is what in it for us ... I dream that we start asking "Am I doing enough Lord? ... what more can I do to serve in your name? ... to serve you? ... to serve the family of God!"