Here’s the joy of the God-empowered life: we can cease expending energy trying to be impressive and instead rest in being used.  The reality of being used, by definition, points people back to the One who is using us.  Such a ministry glorifies God by relying on God and by demonstrating the reality of God.  It recognizes the providence of God, the activity of God, the grace and generosity of God, and the wisdom of God.  And there is no greater thrill – absolutely none – than being used to glorify God.
– Gary Thomas in Holy Available