Shamelessly Addicted

Pastor Lee McFarland pastors a church in Surprise Arizona. It is the fastest growing Assembly of God church in America. After planting the church nine years ago with 100 people, the church is now over 6,000. The God story of this church is incredible. Yesterday I had opportunity to be at a conference that he was speaking at. He said one thing that really struck me, “I am shamelessly addicted to seeing transformed lives.” Now that is powerful! I was humbled as I prayed, “God, I am not there yet. In fact, I think I am shamefully addicted to me and my own selfishness.” I get so caught up in what I need and want that I forget why I entered the ministry.

What is the desire of our team? What drives us to do what we do? Is it to have a nice programmatic system, or to see lives transformed? I think it would be good for all of us to get real honest about our motivations.

Lord, check us. See if there be any wicked way in us. Cleanse us from selfishness and let us see through your eyes. Break our hearts with the things that break your heart.

Serving Together,
Pastor Keith