"It was Paul's delight to spend his life for God's interests in other people, and he did not care what it cost. But before we will serve, we stop to ponder our personal and financial concerns - 'What if God wants me to go over there? And what about my salary? What is the climate like there? Who will take care of me? A person must consider these things.' All of that is an indication that we have reservations about serving God." -Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest (February 25)
I read that this morning and had to stop and think. When I'm given an opportunity, how often do I stop and consider all of the "What if's..." before giving of myself - and even when I do finally give myself to whatever cause it might be, how often am I reserved in my giving? I do not want to have reservations about serving God. It's a constant inward struggle to make excuses for the questions that come up. I want to be about God's interests in the people around me, regardless of the cost.
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