Why God Made Me Write Minutes

I've always wondered why God made me a boring paper pusher. This
morning, while doing my morning quiet time in the gentleman's room, i
read watchman Nee's list of qualities god looks for in his workers.
Number One on the list, was the ability to listen. i was very
surprised. Love came somewhere down the list. Nee was very convincing.
In order for a person to serve others, he must have the ability to
listen to what others are saying in the first place. Have you ever
visited a doctor who doesn't listen to you before prescribing
medication? frightening.

Nee said God's worker must listen impartially, and with an open and
neutral heart. Not be subjective or jump to conclusions.

Then it struck me. Hey this is what I do when i take minutes! I
listen intently and with an open mind, no matter how strange the
discussions may be. well, I try.

I was greatly encouraged by that realisation. God prepares us even
when we don't realise it. most of all, i was re assured that
everything we do, no matter how seemingly senseless, has God's
fingerprints all over it.