If someone told you that you are a minister of God, what would you think? Would this statement cause you to be nervous or perhaps feel unworthy of such a title? The word “minister” sent me to the dictionary to see how our ego-ridden definitions might apply. These are my favorites: "providing spiritual guidance to people" and "tending to the needs of others". The first time I thought of this word in relation to myself was years ago, when a friend told me that my art gallery was my ministry. Thinking back to the way people in need of spiritual guidance were drawn there, as if by a magnet, I must agree with his assessment. Since then, I have learned we are all "ministers of God", in our own individual way. Just as we all have different talents, we all have something of value to give. As today's Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson #154 states: "It is not our part to judge our worth, nor can we know what role is best for us." We are also advised to not be arrogant, nor falsely humble. Our role as a minister of Love is clearly defined, but not by our human desire. Today let's listen with hearts wide open, to hear where we may best minister to the world!
“Millions of unprejudiced minds--simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert--are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ's name, and never fear the consequences.”
Mary Baker Eddy Eddy - Science & Health Page 570:14-17
“Whatever your appointed role may be, it was selected by the Voice for God, Whose function is to speak for you as well. Seeing your strengths exactly as they are, and equally aware of where they can be best applied, for what, to whom and when, He chooses and accepts your part for you. He does not work without your own consent. But He is not deceived in what you are, and listens only to His Voice in you.”
A Course in Miracles W-154.2:1-4
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