Let’s say you are writing a book and have been working on it for years and realize that it was a bad idea, the content was totally off and you have just lost your mind when your were writing it. Would you scratch the whole thing and start from zero again? Or would you keep trying until it works. Scratching all the work you’ve done in the past is not easy, but if you know for sure is not going anywhere, quit and run the other direction may save yourself some valuable time!
When I turned in my resignation letter, my boss asked me why now, why the rush to quit? I asked myself, am I rushing? If I were, then may be I should wait. Then I asked why wait, what am I waiting for? At that moment, I knew it is time to pull the trigger. Quit and run the other way so that I won’t waste anymore time.
I keep getting different comment from people on my decision, some agreed and some do not. But often time, after sharing my heart with them, they would end up supporting my decision. I guess they really felt my pain. I really appreciate all the support and encouragement, but at the same time, I really don’t think I am making much of a sacrifice.
People have said to me “oh what a courageous thing you’ve done”, “what a sacrifice”, “God will honor your faith”… etc. It was good to hear all the compliments and do 100% believe in the Lord who loves me and would guide me. However, me leaving a job that I don’t enjoy doing was nothing noble to be considered.
Sacrifice is when we do the things that we don’t feel like doing for the sake of righteousness. Am I sacrificing my security to follow my dream? I considered that as my Lord doing a big favor for myself!!! Gotta thank Him for giving me a little push!
Guess what, today at Bethel, the message was right on!
Worship is not something we do when the music starts, what about before the music? Worship is not about playing and mastering the instrument. Dedicate our body as a living sacrifice, for then we, our very own selves, become the instrument for worship. That’s what it means by a life style of worship.
Quitting my job is not worship, but I know the time ahead will be a time of worship. Again a new journey begins :)
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