Many young ministers, musicians, and church workers start well… but somewhere along the journey, entitlement creeps in.
We begin to feel “The church owes me, or “My pastor should have rewarded me by now.
Truth is, everyone who serves deserves honor, but when entitlement replaces gratitude, we stop growing and start dying inside.
Let’s fix that.👇🏽
1. Remember Who You’re Serving.
You’re not serving for the church, you’re serving through the church.
Your reward is with God, not men. Col. 3:24
2. Kill the “I Deserve” Mentality.
You don’t de-serve, you-serve.
Every act of service is a privilege, not a right.
Gratitude keeps your heart pure.
3. Don’t Compare Your Journey.
What God gives to one person isn’t the same for another. Comparison breeds discontentment.
Stay in your lane, and your reward will find you.
4. Guard Against the Trap of Expectations.
It’s okay to hope, but dangerous to expect rewards from men. Serve freely, not as an employee, but as a steward.
5. Beware of Greed.
The moment your eyes shift from God to what’s in your leader’s hands, you lose focus.
That’s how Gehazi fell.
Don’t chase the gold, chase the grace.
6. Stay Grateful, Even When Overlooked.
You’re not forgotten; you’re being prepared.
God keeps records better than any church secretary.
7. Keep Learning and Growing.
Don’t just serve, develop.
Learn the systems, the Word, and excellence, Do something for yourself. God rewards skill, not complaint.
8. Celebrate Others’ Rewards.
If someone else gets what you were praying for, clap for them genuinely. Your attitude determines your altitude.
9. Keep the Heart of a Son, Not a Hireling.
Sons serve with love.
Hirelings serve for pay.
God always promotes sons.
10. Focus on the Anointing, Not the Allowance
The old generation sought the anointing, today many seek the allowance.
Be among the few who still value oil over honorarium.
If you ever feel unappreciated, pause and whisper: Lord, thank You for trusting me enough to serve. Your unseen service is building unseen greatness.Don’t let entitlement kill what obedience is still growing.
By Yaa Ayeh