We live in a world obsessed with motivation. Every day, we hear messages about finding motivation to work out, eat healthier, pursue our goals, or even just get through our daily tasks. Social media is full of motivational speakers, self-help books, and productivity hacks, all aimed at inspiring us to take action.

But there’s a problem with this mindset—motivation fades.

Faithfulness to the Lord is something the church emphasizes often. In fact, we've placed a high value on it for a long time—and rightly so. Faithfulness is a big deal. It plays a significant role when we stand before the Lord in judgment. Jesus Himself says, “Well done, good and FAITHFUL servant. Enter into your reward” (Matthew 25, The Parable of the Talents, emphasis mine). Clearly, faithfulness is a priority in the Kingdom of God.

Have you ever avoided signing up to serve at church because you felt unqualified? Maybe you’ve thought, “I can’t even keep my houseplants alive—how am I supposed to lead a Life Group?” Or, “If they knew my past, they wouldn’t even let me mop the floors at CPC!”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people hesitate to serve because they believe the untruth that they’re not good enough. Maybe it’s past mistakes, a lack of Bible knowledge, or just feeling like they don’t measure up. But here’s the truth: God isn’t waiting for you to be “good enough” before He can use you. In fact, thinking we need to qualify ourselves can actually hold us back.