We are conditioned to stick it out no matter what: that quitting is a sign of weakness. That we have to bear the cross and that in any bad marriage, partnership, or ministry event: maybe if we just hang in there another time or two, we'll make it. I don't want to give up if the blessing is just around the corner.
If you think that dragging out the tables and setting up the information board and standing around waiting for people to sign up to help for the ministry is just about to really start resonating with people, maybe what you should do is not set up the table and the info board and see what happens. See who misses it. If somebody does, start meeting with and talking with them (a lot). And see what happens.
The new year's resolution probably has to do with getting rid of something bad or taking up something good.
Maybe it should have something to do with giving up something that is good. Just good. Just OK. Just nobody ever complains about it.
Quit something that's good so you can start something or concentrate on something that will be remarkable.
And if that doesn't work?
Hang in there. Stick it out. Never give up. You're probably just a pulpit announcement away.
Or quit.
See who (if) anyone misses it.
And join them in ministry.
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