We all have a ministry…
our ministry…
that God has given us by His grace…
“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.”
-2 Corinthians 4:1
Everything that happens in our lives is preparing us for THIS ministry.
Sometimes I wonder how I got here…to this place…physically and emotionally.
I wonder sometimes why God in all of His awesomeness has allowed such crummy circumstances at times…and why I allowed myself to settle for and even invite crummy circumstances into my life through the choices I’ve made.
The light is shining in the break in this part of life’s tunnel. (I don’t say the end of the tunnel because realistically speaking I’m sure there will be more dark tunnel in the future!) Life is stiff difficult at times. Frustrating. But overall, I’m able to see a lot more light than in the past!
God is SO good and mercificul…He’s been teaching me so much! And, there’s always THIS GUY…who I’m so grateful for…
Sorry, I got sidetracked…
Life leading up to this moment has been PAINFUL. Why? God wanted me to have THIS ministry. The ministry that only I can have…because I’m me…crummy experiences and all…and I’ve experienced God’s love and grace in a unique way that only I could have due to my experiences.
I try to remember this when I get down about circumstances.
I often compare myself to other people. I want the personality to maintain a cleaner house, a higher metabolism, a better paying job…BUT God has created me like this for THIS ministry.
What is THIS ministry? I don’t exactly know! I know parts of my ministry…loving high schoolers…giving to and serving in Bolivia. But I’m convinced that so much of our personal ministry comes in the little day to day times when we can just love those around us.
Give a hug, share an experience, LOVE.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” -Ephesians 2:10
God’s handiwork…woah!
I’m trying to be more aware of the moments that God has equipped me in a special way for…to love people…and show them a glimpse of Him.
And…when those crummy times and tunnels come, I am learning to be more aware of the fact that God is working all things together for “good” to make me more like Him.
“God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son…” -Romans 8:29 (MSG)
What’s your ministry today?
