Some might remember the days in school when learning to diagram sentences was common. Every part of a sentence was identified, including the subject, verb, adverbs, and adjectives. The subject was always considered the most important part because it explains what the action is about. Sometimes in life we realize we can overlook the subject and only focus on the action. In other words we can become so caught up in what we are doing that we forget why we are doing it. All professions face the risk of focusing on the task and forgetting why or who we are doing it for. Church can be similar. We can become so absorbed in ministry that we forget about the one whom the ministry is meant to serve. 

It’s easy to concentrate on God’s commands while forgetting the God behind them. Ancient Israel did this. The religious leaders created various rules and applied them to their customs. Instead of worshiping the God they claimed to serve, they began to serve the law that God had given them. A person’s value and worth were judged by their actions rather than their heart. Sadly, you can perform all the religious acts in the world and still be far from the one true God of religion. Perhaps that’s why so many are turned off by “Church”. What they’ve learned is how to do church rather than how to have a relationship with the God of the Church.

Take a moment to ask yourself, “What is the purpose of my life?” Sadly, we can become so focused on work that we overlook the true meaning of what we’re doing and living for. When this happens, we actually miss the point. Was I created for life, or was life made for me? How you answer this will shape who you are and how you view your responsibilities. Am I here on this planet for a reason, or is my existence just a matter of chance? Sadly, many miss the point. As a result, they miss out on a life full of purpose and opportunities. If your life revolves around doing, then perhaps you’ve missed the subject entirely. Think about it.