Decorating for the Glory of God
In the list of spiritual gifts in the Bible, the “gift” of decorating is not mentioned. It is, however, a gift the God can use!
Decorating is not my gift–I’ll freely admit that. While I appreciate decorations and look in awe at those to whom decorating comes naturally, I could be content with a “bare bones” event or retreat. While there is a value to simplicity, who who am I to prevent those who want to serve the Lord with their decorating talents? Decorations truly can reinforce and enhance your event theme.
Use those women who have that gift! Share your vision with them. You may have to pull on the reins a bit, due to budget concerns or time restraints, but if they are willing to work within the parameters you set, let them go for it! God gave them that creativity to use for His glory.
This is a common theme on this website, I know. But the issue constantly comes up in my life, so I feel that it is appropriate to discuss. Every ministry leader I know is very busy and wears many hats. Often women’s ministry is not the only place you serve in the church, not to mention outside areas of responsibility. We are to do “everything as unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23) and “for His glory” (I Corinthians 10:31)….but sometimes ministry can just feel like more items to put on a never-ending to-do list.
In the world, we talk of “climbing the ladder of success.” Leaders in the secular world are often strong and gifted individuals, achievers who have found success or distinguished themselves in some way. Often they are self-promoters who set goals for themselves and strive to achieve them.
They are all around us–the “we know a better way” folks. We all have those women who, from their vantage point, always know a “better way” to do the things we are doing. Often, their ideas and suggestions are valid, and could be helpful in the right time. But it does seem that these women are never available in the planning stages–but are more than happy to step up and offer their opinion after the ball is already rolling. You have a plan for decorations, and are busy implementing that plan…and along comes that person who knows a better way and has a better idea.
