I am under compulsion

"Preaching the gospel is not a subject of a boast; I am under compulsion and have no choice. I am ruined if I do not preach it! If I do it willingly, I have my recompense; if unwillingly, I am nonetheless entrusted with a charge." (1 Corinthians 9: 16 – 19)

This is a classical statement of purpose: "I was created to do this."

My purpose is to learn and to teach. If I do this willingly, I have my recompense. Today, I try to do this willingly and with joy. Help me Lord never to boast about it.