Should Christians take action?

I think we are in agreement that God's will is always done, and that He is in control of all circumstance, great or small. Yes?

Should, then, a Christian take action to pursue what they perceive as God's will in their lives, or in the community at large?

Should a Christian actively participate in anti-abortion work, anti-slavery work, anti-poverty work? Should a Christian become a missionary? A policeman, fireman, soldier?

As I understand it, Mennonites don't do missionary stuff (although actually there are Mennonite communities down here that do - I think?). They don't do evangelism, they don't vote, they don't become firemen/policemen/soldiers, etc. Yes? (I know that you don't hold all the Mennonite beliefs at this point - I am interested in yours more than theirs).

As far as I'm concerned, I pray hard that God's will be done. I pray hard that He show me what it is that He wants me to do. And then I go DO it. God's people are His body on this earth, His hands, His feet, His mouth. Made of clay we are.... and like clay we crumble and stumble and don't do a great job. But we are still made to do things.

And so, I vote. I sign petitions. I evangelize, in my own small way. I've fed the poor, visited those in prison... you get the picture. I don't do that to ensure my salvation, I do that to honor the One who saved me.

Will His will be done, no matter what? YES. But I want to be a part of the doing. I ache to be His servant, active in His business.

Let's dig into this, as it seems to be the core of much of our contention over the course of this discussion. :)