Doing Great Things

We just completed the 9th annual Eagles conference at church today. This was my second one to attend. Today I probably had the most fun during a church service than I have ever had before. There was great worship, great preaching, and a lot of laughs. The choir sang a song called "Come Together", which is a remake of an old rock song. I had to laugh when the worship band put their ties on their heads and posed with their guitars. It was also funny the see the congregation rocking out to the song with their arms swaying in the air.
A great message was preached by Jack Harris. It was on doing great things. Are you going to position yourself to where God can use you? So many times we go out and try to do big things when instead we should concentrate on doing great things for the kingdom. Here are the main points from the message.
1. Don't be afraid to dream about doing great things. Dream big!
2. Be prepared to go into intense learning and preparation. This doesn't always mean schooling, could be life events or training on your own.
3. You dont' have to know everything God is preparing you for to get to the next step. Be the best at what you are doing today as if you were to do it the rest of your life. I think those are great words to live by.
4. Many times you aren't going to know you are going to do something great. You do what you can with what God has given you.
5. Keep listening to the voice of God that gives directions. Don't be a cookie cutter Christian. Be yourself. Be who God designed you to be.
Think of ways to change someone's world for the better. Sometimes we think the only way we can share God is to verbally speak it(which is a great thing to do), but you can lead someone to the Lord by serving them. Find ways to help people and brighten their day.
I was very encouraged by the message today. It makes me remember to not be so self-focused and self-centered. Find ways everyday to help someone and show the love of the Lord. Be someone's friend who is lonely, pay for someone's groceries who has lost their job, mow your neighbors yard when they are not feeling well. There are countless things we can do to brighten someone's day. What are you going to do today to show God's love?