Would I Be Willing?

I have just come back from a 'party' that some of the african youth were having at there place. It is probable the same as any other young persons party. Young, loud, and of course, the music just isn't as good as it was in my day.

But as i was sitting there and watching people. Kids that i know confess to know Christ, and others who by the way they act... could be possessed ^_^ just kidding.

But i was thinking to myself, what would I be willing to do for these kids to come to know Christ?

Would i be willing to give up a couple hours a week of my life, would i be willing to put my career second in order to see Christ come first in their lives? Would i be willing to spend myself for these kids, even if only 1 comes to Christ, even if none come to Christ. Would I be willing to give all, in order for them to have the opportunity to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

I was really inspired by Mother Terressa when she said;

I am not called to be successful

I am called to be faithful

That really hits to the core of my being. I am a very driven person and i eagerly desire to succeed yet that desire to succeed has been a stumbling block to me so many times. When it comes to the Youth Group, am i willing not to have 'worldly success' (numbers, acclaimation, etc) in order to have spiritual success?

Honestly, there are days i really struggle with keeping the focus on God. It is so easy to lose sight of what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the ministry, rather than the relationship with Christ.

God, please work on my heart, and the hearts of my friends who serve with such diligence. Help us to run the race in such a way as to win. Help us to be in line with Your heart. Help us to keep our eyes focus on You. Amen