Each job is important

"The one who plants is just as important as the one who waters. And each one will be paid for what they do. Apollos and I work together for God, and you are God's garden and God's building." 1 Corinthians 3:8,9 CEV

"Thank you so much for coming out today! It's always a pleasure seeing you." I said to my friend, Jennifer, in a text upon sending pictures from the Donut Run 5k we both participated in Saturday. After thanking me for the photos, she added, "Maybe someday I'll actually run!!!" And my response? "You are perfect doing what you're doing!! You're inspiring other walkers to be out there. Keep it up!!" And you know what? Jennifer and her group of walkers are totally motivating people to get out and take part in events such as this by showing that a person doesn't have to run fast or even run at all to be an athlete and take part in races... they simply have to show up at the start line with the intent of reaching the finish line. 

And you know, when it comes to an athletes' pace, have you ever considered that God gave us all different paces so we could be in different places along the course to be used in different ways to reach different people? And for that reason every pace is just as important and necessary as another. Paul certainly understood that God gave everyone different abilities for a reason saying that, while he planted the seed, Apollos watered it—but added "the one who plants is just as important as the one who waters... Apollos and I work together for God." You see, every job the Lord assigns us is important no matter how insignificant it may seem and it's only when we understand this and willingly "work together for God" that great things can be accomplished. 

So celebrate your pace today my friend whether you're walking, running or sprinting, and give God the glory for it. And remember, whether you're fast, slow, or somewhere in-between, you are a one-of-a-kind creation designed to serve in your own unique way within the family of God. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for being a God who cares about the details. You have made us all so unique Lord and yet with a common purpose... to love You, to love others and to serve. Give us a desire to do this to the best of our ability where we are and with the skills you have given us knowing that every job in the Kingdom matters. Help us to work together Lord that we might lead the lost to the foot of the Cross in record numbers. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

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