Are We the Body??

Am I an effective part of the Body of Christ? What? Do I have to be there more than I am already? Being on staff at a church can be draining. I can see why people don't last in the ministry more than 2 to 3 years. The average Pastor doesn't stay at a church more than 2 years. Why??? What is the church doing wrong? What up with the Pastor and or Staff that doesn't stick it out? I am the problem. It's really simple. ME! The trouble maker who complains about the next project.(Silently of course, because I would never want anyone to really know what I think!!) ME! The one who thinks poorly of the Pastor when I don't agree with something he says in him message(But nope my head as if I am agreeing with him and say AMEN with the masses). ME! The one services in the ministry full time yet *sighs* when I have to volunteer for a church event. (When I secretly think I should be getting paid to be here. Because this is my job isn't it?) So why does it seem like The Body doesn't function? Because of ME!!! Now how do I fix ME!

God,
Humble me to know that what I do is bigger than what I see. Remind me that you are watching every step I take. Give me a heart like Jesus! Who still went to the cross even when the ones He was dying for shout "CRUCIFY HIM!". Crucify my selfish heart, my disobediant ways, and please put in me a desire to want to sacrifice for you. Especially, when I don't want to.

"Take my life and let it be, Consecrated Lord to Thee, Take my moments and my days, Let them flow with in ceaseless praise,Let them flow in ceasless praise."

Your Beloved,
His Princess