In his recent book The Cause Within You Matthew Barnett has this very important thing to say:

“…it is incredible how much can be accomplished when you don’t care who gets the credit.”

I really like that, and I am committed to put it into practice. Who gets the recognition in the Kingdom of God? Is it the television evangelist, the mega church pastor, the conference speaker, or the hippest worship band? Actual they do get some credit for answering their own call to kingdom work, but the credit does not go only to them, it goes to their team as well. The way to advance the gospel message is for us ALL to shoulder our own part of the load and work together, regardless who gets the accolades. Remember, it takes ten hands to put a basketball into the net! A common commitment to the cause of Christ (that is shared by a great team) will accomplish great things for the Lord.

Find someone to team up with, and don’t be hesitant to let someone else take the credit for the success of your endeavor. God will be glorified, and He is the One who deserves the credit anyway.

Pastor Mark

I have recently read something that has affected me, I think for the better. It went something like this; "Stop asking the wrong question, 'How do I get more people to come to my ministry, group, gathering, activity, or church?; and start asking, 'How can I make my community a better place?'"

Perhaps I have been pursuing growth instead of service - what do you think? Could this thought change you too? Could it affect your product, service, company, or your performance on the job? Can making the area you are responsible for "better"? Will the end result be a positive one for you, personally?

Let's try it and see!