WHY AM I HERE

A question I began to discover the answer to as I stepped out and served in the Church. I had no idea how much gets done by volunteering in this world till I started to volunteer myself. Think about all the clubs that are run in your community by volunteers? Then there’s the charitable organizations! Many people around the world benefit from the aid of others and I’ve discovered why. It’s good to give!

 Jesus said whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 Helping others puts the focus on another person’s needs instead of our own which is exactly what we are called to do. Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. Philippians 2:4 Thinking about what I need or want is draining and very unsatisfying. Getting what I want is great, but only leads to short term happiness. But . . .

taking part in something bigger than myself that will help others is very exciting!  

Giving is key to purpose. I began to learn this principal when I was asked to volunteer to teach Sunday School at my Church. They were very short volunteers, and I had this desire to please the Lord but didn’t feel very adequate to do it. But I couldn’t ignore the pounding in my heart. I knew I must respond. So I did. I studied for hours to teach the children a Bible lesson each week at the little Church in Warren. Though it took sacrifice I understood that I was needed and that these kids were important to God, and He wanted them to know how much He loves them! Even the least of these. I couldn’t see then how much God was growing me in the process, but I sure do now.

When talking to potential volunteers for Discovery Time, I often hear something similar, how they don’t think they are the right person for the job, but I know that if you feel a nudge in your heart to do something, you can’t let fear stop you. Is a matter of fact, an element of fear is expected when trying something new because you don’t know how to do it and you don’t want to fail which is a good thing because it will push you to learn how to do better. Ask the Lord to show you where you can volunteer, then ask Him to give you the courage to do it and He will. Joshua 1:9 He will be there with you every step of the way. Hebrews 13:6

Serving at the Church helped me to discover my God given purpose. Helping others to Know Him and discover who I am in the process. It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Ephesians 1:11 A loved child of the Most High God. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12

In what way is the Lord tugging on your heart to trust Him in a new way today? As you respond you may just discover who you were created to be.

Laura Lawrence
Discovery Time Director