iShineInMinistry

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

I got to spend some time with the ministry team that I worked with when I was a Pastor's assistant in Las Vegas last week and it was such a great time. It was fun to remember working in full-time ministry and being able to minister all the time and work with like-minded people.

The other great part was sharing what it's like to be working as a light in the world in Manhattan. As I shared stories and experiences, I exhorted them to be an encouragement to those they minister to that work in the world...day-in and day-out. It is very much a battle for them (and now I understand what they mean firsthand) and those who work in full-time ministry get to be the ones that bless, serve and encourage those lights in dark places!

I pray that you will take this to heart and live the charmed life in ministry, blessing those that are sent out into the middle of all the darkness. Pray for them, encourage them, send them scripture and serve them with your whole heart so they can go out and sparkle for Jesus as you shine in ministry and bless them!

Have fun being an encourager to the body of Christ...they need you!!

Romans 14:18 (NASB)

For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.