Warm Bodies

Recently I was asked to be a part of something and I said yes. It was one of those questions that you know you should say no to but I ended up saying yes out of guilt. I followed through with my commitment and it was not all that bad, but the point is how and why I said yes.

I work with people, lots of different kinds of people. You probably work with people as well. If your involved with a church, chances are you get asked to do things, often. I have written down how and why I have asked people to fill positions at our church. Some of them are no brainers, the ones I like, but I am at my best when everyone is saying no. What do I mean? We currently have one position that needs a leader, not just a warm body to take a ministry in a new direction. Everyone I have ask has said no. Two things come to mind: one is are you asking the right people, the other is have you prayed? Check yes to both and now we are moving on.

The next time you ask someone to do something, stop and ask yourself why. Why am I asking this person? Have they ever showed any interest in the area I am asking them to help in? Are they are leader or a warm body?

Instead of putting a warm body who is available to fill a hole, match the opportunity with the gift and calling. I have found it is a longer process and you have to fight for it, but it will be worth it every time.