Christianity is like tennis...You can't play unless you serve.

This statement was spoken to me by a 9th grade friend of my daughter. It really got me thinking, especially as I have been struggling with my own area of serving.

I've always been all or nothing for me.

I was part of the 5% that did 95% of all the work - and I burned out. I was also burned by the leadership of the church, and I've let it sideline me ever since. I know that I have to serve to truly live the Christian life, but I've been neglectful because I didn't "feel" like it, or was afraid of not keeping the commitment, or because I was just lazy and selfish with my time.

I don't know where and when and how you should serve, but I know all Christians are called to serve in some capacity.

So I'll pray for you and you pray for me as we seek to be healed of all that would hinder us from being obedient to God's call on our lives, for the here and now, and for the future.

Penny Haynes, Encouraging Audiobooks