Savior Serving,

Its an amazing feeling to do something for someone that, if not done would never get done. Even if the recognition is minimal there is a type of high that is hard to match. If you have ever helped someone that was in desperate need you know what I'm talking about. I think the blessing that comes through serving and giving to others is designed by God. He wants you to feel that incredible feeling. And once you get a taste of it- you want more...its an addiction to helping others. A healthy addiction that brings with it a rush of emotions.

I believe God wants us to feel the rewards of serving...not the earthly reward of recognition...but the eternal reward that gives us a glimpse of Gods glory. There is a danger though...of developing a savior complex...and the line is all to easy to cross. We can go from...I'm doing things that show Gods glory...to...Im doing a lot of good things...I'm saving people...I'm a blessing. And soon we replace Christ as savior and put ourselves in his place.

Think about it...have you ever done it? Have you ever seen yourself as the savior of those you help...said in the back of your mind..."If it wasn't for me these people would still be suffering." Now in reality- no glory can be taken from God...we just block the view. God will accomplish his will- with or without me. And maybe God did use you...and no one else would have come along...but we still need to be aware of the attitude that "good things happen because of me"...rather it is because of Gods work through us.

And don't get me wrong...if people are doing the work of God...and trying to take the credit...i wont stop them. I wont stop them from feeding the poor...or building homes, of giving large amounts of money. Gods glory can go nowhere except to him. The addiction of doing good things is a blessing...its a gift from God. And when we realize that there is no better feeling than to be a part of Gods mission than we are truly blessed- with a heavenly reward. If you develop a savior complex-addicted to recognition- addicted to being the savior- just realize..the rewards of heaven are much greater than the recognition of earth.