Serving God 2 Corinthians 9:12-15

"This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people [VBS children] but is overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.  Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men [children] will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.  And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God had given you.  Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"

Tonight was a hard night to serve God.  A very difficult day at work, plus the difficulty at home.  I was one beat woman! This verse reminds me that I am doing it for a reason.  That that child may come to know God because of the work we did at VBS.  That many years down the road they will remember that this is the week they came to Christ.  And then maybe that small child may bring others to Christ through their Christian walk.  All because they came to VBS and was shown the love of Christ.  I may not know each individual kid, but God has a purpose for each and every one.  Even though at times that may seem hard to believe! :o)  Tonights bible point was God listens.  That is another amazing thought, that no matter how little I feel, God listens to me!  Funny how a child doesn't need much convincing to believe that, but as adults it is close to impossible!