To work in the service of God
is one of the greatest privileges of this life.
The following examples of, say, a huge fan being offered the chance to be the manager of his or her football team, or to be the PA of an idolised pop (or, in my case, opera) singer, would be a dream come true, and might explain how and why this could be true.
I have written before about having helped with the hymns at our local primary school for the past 20 years. Because I absolutely love it and believe it to be the best work I have ever done in my life, I have never begrudged a single moment spent on it.
So it is with serving God, for those who have had the gift of knowing the infinite love which God feels for each of us. It is no chore at all, rather as is the case for anyone who cares for a beloved poorly child or aged and ailing parent. Nothing is too much trouble.
As a line in a much-loved hymn says, "...then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death, the gate of heaven." This is on my funeral list!! I have no doubt of the promise even given my very flawed efforts. I am truly grateful for the desire to keep trying.
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