Ministry

God calls upon us to serve one another.

Serving others for Christians is  often called a Ministry

We often think of Ministries as  charities
Like Soup Kitchens or Food Pantries.   

Or Helping at Shelters

Or even reaching out to those who may not have ever heard the Word of God.

But what I learned recently is you can take your normal day,

your work day, your school day, etc

and turn it into a Ministry!

At our local hospital there is a lady who is the cashier at the cafeteria.

She greets everyone with a huge smile and friendly hello.

She works to maintain a clean and attractive environment.

See, being at the hospital her customers are mostly 

the worried family and friends of patients.

So she has a ready hug, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen

 for anyone who needs it.

She has even prayed with her customers before.

She was telling me how her job is much more than a job to her.

She considers it a Ministry.

That was profound to me.

What a great way to serve God!

I have a candy bowl at my work station that I now consider my Ministry.

My work station is kind of tucked away in the back of the building 

So I put candy out so my co-workers  won't forget I am there!

(But never Reese Cups, bc I eat always eat them all!!)

They come see me for a "candy break"

When they stop by  I try to provide a friendly smile.

If they feel like chatting I have a ready ear.   

I have listened to them express concerns about their patients.
(most of my co-workers are nurses)

Sometimes it is about the boss
(don't' we all have those days!)

Sometimes its about difficulties at home.

One time I was able to witness to my co-worker

And invited her to join me at church

(She has yet to take me up on it, but I the offer will always stand, of course!)

I haven't yet prayed with a co-worker,

But I have been asked to pray for them!

I never really thought a simple act of keeping a candy bowl

Could provide so much!

SO.....

How can YOU

Turn your average day into a Ministry???