But I am too comfortable…plus what if it doesn’t work? Then what? I could lose everything!
Things have been going great until something inside of me was tugging at my heart. I felt like I was becoming numb…it was the same thing everyday. My schedule, my activities, my day in day out errands, even my attitude.
Small things would happen and things would always work out, but I knew that something was not right. Something was making me think that there has got to be more.
Don’t get me wrong, my life is full and I love my life, but my heart was telling me to DO something different. But what did that really mean?
CHANGE!!!!
Really? Are you sure God? What do I change? And how?
- First~ I had to be still enough to know and allow God to speak!
Proverbs 46:10 “Be Still and Know that I am God.”
It took about 3 years…but I became still and learned that God is really in control and has great things for me; if I would just surrender to serve only HIM! Not others, not because of a position or obligation. But because I know God loves me and loves others. Because I know that there is hope in Jesus and that I desire to give others hope! Yes I have been still …
- Next: I had to find out if there was anything holding me back; anything from keeping me from taking a step and making a change.
Did I have fear, resentment, bitterness, un-forgiveness, lack of skills, lack of education, resources, time, want, passion, confidence?
You know…I did have some of those and some of those I didn’t.
In the mist of it all , I realized that God has given me everything I need to do HIS work! Because I am a child of the Father, He has given me a spirit of power, of love, of calmness, well balance, discipline, and self control. 2 Tim 1:7-12 So therefore I do not need anything else. (Phil 4:14)
The ones that kept coming up are: Helping, Worshiping, and Praying. WOW!
Some of my gifts and talents have been used in many different ways…and I have learned through experience that, sharing my gifts and talents, can be done in many areas where I can serve and grow my self. Even if I only had ONE gift or talent, God can provide countless ways, for me to share with others. God is not limited on ways he can use me to show others HIS love. 1 Peter 4:10
This lead me to a few thoughts.
1.) What I am doing Now! 2.) What do I want to do?
But it’s not about me…It’s about “WHAT AM I DOING FOR GOD!”
It is so easy to get caught up in being comfortable. Especially when you are in the mist of healing or facing challenges. It’s easy to just stay put and not do anything.
This can be anything from attitude, position, leadership, lifestyle, views about others, activities, family…you name it. So what am I really doing?
There is a saying, “If you keep doing the same thing, you will get the same results.” I do believe this is to be true. So if I want something different or something more, I am going to have to make changes.
However, sometimes we do need to stay where we are, for God to teach us something. For God to Bless our faithfulness, and to even be an example to others. This is the time, even through satans attacks that we must continue in HIS Name!
Phil 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Endurance makes us stronger and reveals our faith.
I am called to praise and serve so that is what I will do.
Praying has become one of my favorite things to do. Not only do I get to talk with my creator but he talks to me. I know that he listens because he has answered my prayers in the past. Not always the way I prayed but so much better.
So when making hard decisions, I pray and pray in much detail, so that when those details show up, I know without a doubt, God has answered. Then I pray a prayer of Thanksgiving, that God is directing me to the right path.
Psalms 23:3 and Psalms 25:1-22
And I know that His Plans will bring a future of hope to me and my life. His Plans will bring a hope and a future to my family and those around me. Jer 29:11
So what is my decision? What am I going to do? What changes am I going to make?
I am going to change my attitude and serve for the right reasons
I am going to help in HIS name for HIS Glory and no other
I am going to Worship from my heart
I am going to continue to pray for direction in detail and give praise for answers
I am going to continue to be strong because I have confidence in Christ
I am going to share my testimony however God calls me to share
In conclusion….I know that my heart is in the right place and now I just have to be courageous to MOVE! To make the decision to CHANGE!
Will there be challenges? Will there be hard times? Will people reject me? Sure thing!
But I will hold on to Gods Truth: “Dear Friends, (I am a friend of God), do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But REJOICE that you participate in the suffering of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when HIS glory is revealed. Praise GOD that you bear HIS Name.” 1 Peter 4:12-13, 16b
Making Changes can be difficult but with God’s direction and strength, I know that I can overcome and be Victorious for HIS Kingdom. Phil 4:13 “ I can do ALL things through Christ who give me strength.”
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