Is it a Calling or is it just a Job?

People say they are involved in ministry yet when things get difficult, uncomfortable, burdensome and lonely they no longer want to have anything to do with the ministry. The problem is, it was never a ministry to begin with. It was only a Job. It's easy to walk away from a Job when conditions are not suitable, a job doesn't even have to have significance or meaning connected to it, just compensation -

But a ministry is different, it is connected to a calling. conditions are seldom suitable, but thats okay, I'm full-filling a call. There may not be much pay, but purpose is priceless. The people your called to minister to may seldom appreciate it, this is also okay, you see, it's my calling. When we stand before the Lord on Judgment day and he is rewarding those who did well, it is not a Job resume that will qualify you. But the heart, attitude and obedience with which you responded to His call. - Daniel Cruz