'If you are constantly striving to win in ministry, are you resting and leaving the results to God? Have you considered that your measure of winning may not be the same as winning in the Lord’s eyes?' - kellydking
I have a confession: I don’t like to lose. And it’s likely you don’t like to lose either. Whether I’m playing a board game with my family or nine-square with students at church, I experience more gratification when I experience the thrill of victory than the agony of defeat.
My first encounter with ministry competition seems silly now, but it is vividly etched in my brain. Years ago, I taught a Sunday School class of seventh grade girls. Our church was large enough that our rolls necessitated two classes. Each week, I compared the number of girls in my class to the other teacher. She would consistently have at least ten girls each week, and I struggled to have three.
Maybe you don’t struggle with misplaced competition in various areas of your life, but when it comes to ministry, it’s a good idea to reflect on unhealthy habits and focus on ways to use competition for good and how to be a servant leader who understands winning is not about privilege but about responsibility and stewardship.
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