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In general when we think of a dedicated assistant, we immediately think of the assistant who is always in church that\u2019s always ready to perform any task.<\/p>
\nThe one that never says \u201cno\u201d to anything, always very upright and her uniform always spotless and tidy.
\n
\n The one thing that\u2019s missing for her to be an angel is a halo.<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s in the presence of the person in charge or the Pastor she shows her quiet side, when in fact, only her family knows what’s behind that beautiful appearance.<\/p>\n

Now I wonder: Are these the characteristics of a dedicated Assistant?
\nThe answer is: NO!!
\nLet\u2019s not confuse what we do with who we are!<\/p>\n

Many even try to be truly dedicated but fail, because they only dedicate themselves to something that brings them benefit, honor and recognition.<\/p>\n

So what is being dedicated truly mean?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see how the dictionary defines the word dedicated. It is something much deeper than we can imagine.<\/p>\n

Dedicate:
\nOffer oneself
\nConsecrate
\nReserved for
\nWholly Committed
\nSacrifice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dedicated has a lot of meanings, it\u2019s to OFFER your life on the altar. It\u2019s to CONSECRATE your life, in other words, stay away from sin, from anything that harms you spiritually and, therefore, the reason why you need to sometimes be radical. It\u2019s to RESERVE yourself solely to do the will of God. It\u2019s to WHOLLY COMMIT to your calling, in favor of others. It\u2019s to SACRIFICE everything for the greatest asset, your Salvation!<\/p>\n

Many Assistants think that because they have been in the church for a long time they no longer need to dedicate themselves in this way.
\nWhat a mistake! What madness!<\/p>\n

Oh yeah, and there’s more! Some even think that the Campaign of Israel is no longer for them.<\/p>\n

Those who have ears to hear, listen carefully to what God intends for each of us!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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