What's Holding You Back?

“If you have talents, do not withhold from using them. Do not hoard your wealth; do not waste your time; do not let your abilities rust or your influence be unfelt. Jesus did not withhold; imitate Him by being head of the line in self-denials and self-sacrifices.” – C.H. Spurgeon

I invite you to take a self-inventory and ask yourself the following questions…

What talents and abilities do I have?

How much wealth, property, and other material possessions do I own?

What positions of influence do I hold vocationally, socially, or professionally?

How much time do I have each week that is non-work related… and how many more years do I expect to live?

Now ask yourself one last question…

Have I dedicated my time, talents, and treasures to the Lord for Him to use according to His purposes and for His good pleasure? If not, what is holding me back?

Fear?

Lack of faith or focus?

Or just plain selfishness?

The good news is that it’s not too late to turn over everything you are and everything you have to God. Then you can stand back and watch in amazement as He takes your small offering and multiplies it for His glory and your blessing.

“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20

- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President