In It For Me Or You
I think we often partake in something based on the criteria, "what is in it for me?".
Why give and be part of something that does not directly benefit you? Or why partake if the return on investment seems too small?
What if you turned this question around and asked, "what can I contribute?" instead of "what is in it for me?". If you are part of something because you can contribute, your impact is greater, your longevity is strengthened and the rewards are heightened.
The gains earned from contributing are much greater than the gains earned from taking.
Real happiness comes from giving, not receiving.
So contribute what you can and don't worry about receiving. That is a better position to take. The rewards of contributing are deeper and fuller.
Leaders, it is your responsibility to tap into each persons skills and passions, enabling them to contribute.
Be in it for others more than yourself.
Real happiness comes from giving, not receiving.
So contribute what you can and don't worry about receiving. That is a better position to take. The rewards of contributing are deeper and fuller.
Leaders, it is your responsibility to tap into each persons skills and passions, enabling them to contribute.
Be in it for others more than yourself.
Your post is describing, you. I see you contributing into the music ministry none stop. You always tap into your teams skills and passions. Prefering them, over yourself always. Much more blessed to give than too receive; is the right way too live.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, dawg. When I talk to people about politics in particular I try to use this idea to justify my views. Especially as Christians I think it is important not to limit our views to private life but also use them to inform public life and political policy. In particular, I often hear people say regarding refugees, "What will they offer Canada?" This mindset should be totally foreign to the Christian, ie. the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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