This week I find myself coaching a group of kids in the skills of the best sport in the world, football! Or for all you mispronouncing Americana’s, Soccer. I am not doing it because it is my job, even though one of the ministries at the church where I work is hosting this event. I am not doing it because they need more hands on deck; neither am I doing it because I’m a Pastor and want to be a big influence in the lives of these kids (even though that would be great). I am volunteering my week because I think it is vital sometimes for people to stop thinking about their own life, stop worrying about how to fit all the things I need to do this week into 50-60 hours and to intentionally pour some of your energy, time and sweat into someone elses life.

If you do not volunteer for anything in your life it says a lot! As a church leader it is often very hard to find time to volunteer for something you are not in charge of, or something you are not organizing. However, when the opportunity comes along take it! When you volunteer for something no matter how big or small you are putting something else in front of yourself. This is something we all need to do from time to time! Also, when you volunteer for something it gives you a sense of accomplishment and gives you to opportunity to impact someones live in a special way.

So today I ask you one simply question! Are you a volunteer with a heart to help? If yes I give you a pat on the back and a big thank you. If you don’t take sometime to think of ways you can volunteer your time to something or someone who needs it.