By Karlie 10-28-09
What would I be willing to work for, for two years? That is the question I will be trying to answer within this paper. Cherished by children and adults alike, theclassic novel “Where the Red Fern Grows” is about Billy and his two hunting hounds. When the boy, who has caught a bad case of puppy love, becomes desperate to own some dogs, he works hard for two long years in order to cure his disease. As I wonder what I would be willing to work for, one thing pops into my brain: Speech Club. Having heard about it from friends, it sounds extremely entertaining and edifying. The speech class would teach me skills on debate, apologetics, and other speaking techniques. Since I'm a Christian, I have a desire to share with others the hope within me, but don't know exactly how to do that. Through speech, I would learn how to organize and communicate my thoughts to others. I lack this skill. Ultimately, I want to be able to defend my faith and explain what I believe and I think speech would be the best way to achieve this goal. To answer my question, I would definitely be willing to work two years in order to join Speech Club, because as a Christian I am to know God and make him known.
Since I already know what I would be willing to work for, I need to address another question, which is how would I work for my goal? Frankly, everything costs money. Although my dad would probably pay for the class, I would still have to be willing to pay for it myself. Most likely though, the lengthy “work” I would be doing wouldn't be earning and saving money, but rather proving to my parents by my actions that I'm prepared to add another activity. Yearning for speech, I would have to show my parents that I'm responsible through completing my chores and schoolwork with an obedient attitude. Before I could make the commitment of Speech Club, I would try to ease the load of my parents by assisting them with dishes and other housework, because when I join speech, they do too. Colossians 3:23 simply summarizes my point that, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Finally, whenever I decide to work for something that I want, it should be for God's glory, not for my own satisfaction.
