Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

Why Are You Trying so Hard?

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What do you think you need in order to be productive, valuable—or pleasing to God? What do you find yourself wishing you had more of?

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A friend who battles arthritis and runs a ministry wants more energy. Some of us long for more experience or creativity, then we think we’ll have something to offer the world. Others wish they had the enthusiasm of youth. If only I had _____ then I’d ______.

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Why I Quit Working for God

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I quit working for God. And I hope you will too. How could a Christian worker make such a declaration? Because, I’ve found something better.

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When we work for God we make mistakes in “His name.” We bruise people. We become resentful, proud, or worn out. We may even hurt His kingdom instead of build it.

These biblical examples illustrate what I mean.

  • Misguided: Moses thought he was working for God when he murdered an Egyptian taskmaster.
  • Working against God’s kingdom: Saul of Tarsus thought he was working for God when he threw Christians into prison.
  • Resentful: The hardworking elder brother resented his father when he celebrated the return of the prodigal younger brother. (See Luke 15:11-32)
  • Proud: The Pharisees and religious leaders believed their work for God put them in His inner circle. (See Luke 18:11)

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