Think about how quickly time goes by and how astonished we all are by it. We are only here for a short while. We choose what we do with that “short while.” What are you doing? What do you want to do?
You have a purpose – even if you
don’t know what that purpose is. ASK
HIM. PRAY. God doesn’t want to hide it from you, He
wants you to discover what that purpose is.
And I can tell you the one thing I DO know. There is no greater joy than knowing what it
is God has called you to do. You have
specific gifts that God gave you when He created you. Can you imagine how excited He was when He
formed you, put you together and gave you gifts that would satisfy that God
given hunger deep inside of you and glorify His name at the same time??? What a proud Parent I’ll bet He was after He
created you. He probably stood back with
such joy and pride. You are quite a well
put together accomplishment!
I think the hardest thing is
finding the time in this busy, crazy, backwards world to DO what it is God
calls you to do.
“To much is given, much is
required.” (Luke 12:48)
With our knowledge of what He has
called us to do, comes the responsibility to do it. And that isn’t always easy…I write – and it’s been a while since I last wrote, because there is a time when my mind goes blank and I honestly have to wait on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to continue on with my calling. Then of course if I were to be totally transparent and honest (which I am) I would also admit that sometimes the biggest question in my mind for God (especially in this day and age) is: “Why?”
He doesn’t always reveal the full
picture to us – which is difficult! Sometimes my spiritual life feels like the
game, “Red Light, Green Light.” God
wants us to step out on faith and for me, because I’ve made mistakes in my life,
that can be a really scary thing and I become like a deer in headlights.
Afraid to go forward, afraid to
stay where I am, afraid to miss the mark, afraid to go ahead – but then I
remember that the Bible tells me:
“God did not give us a Spirit of
fear. He has given unto us, a Spirit of
love, a Spirit of power and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
We have to step out on
faith. Trust God. It sounds like it should be so easy, and
often times we make it more difficult than it is.
I think the most important thing
to remember is that no matter what you are feeling, God looks at the
heart. There are times when we can’t
find the words to say – but the Bible tells us that God knows our thoughts
before we even think them. For me, when
I can’t find the words to say – this is of great comfort.
“God, we need You… We don’t want
to guess at Your will – we want to walk in it.
Forgive us when we miss the mark.
Forgive us when we jump ahead of
You. Forgive us when we walk
according to the flesh and not the Spirit.
Please Father – direct our paths.
Help us to trust You and to remember to come to Your throne not only
with our requests or things that are on our hearts – but with thanksgiving and
praise. We often get caught up with
worries or distractions or concerns and forget to praise You and count our
blessings for the things You continue to bless us with. We love You Lord. Thank You for Your grace, Your mercy, Your
forgiveness and Your love. Thank You for
making a way through the shed blood of Your Son, Our Savior, Jesus Christ for us to come before You in prayer. Thank You for caring about the things that
matter to us. Thank You for making a way
where there seems to be no way. Thank
You for Your saving grace. We exalt Your
Holy Name and rejoice in You. We love
You Father. Please be glorified in our lives. In Jesus Precious name, I pray… Amen.”