I really want to serve God and glorify him in some way, but I'm not sure how to do that, especially in my circumstances. I have chronic illness that prevents me from being productive or having a social life. Is it possible to glorify him in solitude and without any achievement?
Hi Porpoise, I agree with what
@OldWiseGuy,
@Sam91 and
@maintenance man just said above. The other thing to remember is this, I don't believe God expects us to give what we don't have to give. So pray and ask Him what He would have you do with the time, resources and health that you do have to give at this moment in your life.
Just as a reminder too, a BIG part of being a Christian/glorifying the Father is growing in our knowledge and understanding of Him. In fact, that is the first and principle ministry of those who are younger in Christ, and it continues to be VERY important throughout our lives as well (take note of what Jesus teaches us here about what is truly important ..
Luke 10:38-42). So spend more time in the study of His word and in prayer each day that you might help all the more with your growth in Christlikeness (by learning to rightly divide His word & by continuing to renew your mind ..
2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 12:2), to the blessing of others (as well as yourself), and for His praise and glory, of course.
Here are some daily, online resources that may be useful in helping you with this.
Finally, it's ok to be ministered ~to~ by the rest of the body. In fact, I believe that's exactly what God intended for those of us who are weak, or hurting, or are without the things that we need, etc., and that it's one of the principle reasons that He formed the church. When we can, we minister to others out of our wealth, strength, and/or health, and when we are not, we should choose to allow others to minister to us as needed. I realize that most of us prefer the "ministering to others" side of things, and that most find it hard/humbling to let go of that and allow ourselves to be ministered to instead, but again, I believe that's all part of God's loving plan for all of us who are His
God bless you!
--David
p.s. - there are many who you can minister to right here/right now, to those who are sick &/or hurting (as well those with many other needs), so stop by our Prayer Wall, Christian Advice, New Christians, and Mental Health boards regularly to glorify God, and to be a blessing to others* in His precious Name
*(which certainly includes asking for prayer and/or advice for yourself whenever you need to)