Proverbs 24: 11-12 (New Living Translation)
God is amazing! He has shown us time and time again that He is faithful. We are at a place in our lives where, when we look back, we see His fingerprints all over the place. He has plans for each of us, EACH OF US. We must listen. If I had stopped praying, stopped listening, gone on with my merry self....well, who knows. But there's one thing I know without a shadow of doubt. God would still be hanging around. He'd still be whispering in my ear. He'd still be nudging me, trying to get me to follow Him.
God doesn't call everyone to adopt, I realize that. There are thousands of things that I KNOW God has not equipped me to do. And that's the beauty of it all. It is all about faith and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Today I met 4 different ladies who were willing to give to help us travel this road. They each either donated some wonderful items to our yard sale or purchased some books (I've been cleaning off shelves trying to clean out but also raise some $ to bring our kiddos home). I had the privilege of being able to speak with each of them about how God had gotten us to this point. I am a hermit for the most part, so for me to be able to speak with these different people, whom I didn't personally know, was absolutely a God thing.
This Easter weekend I challenge each of you to place aside your earthly desires. Be quiet and listen. Do you hear Him calling? And it's not just about what you are good at or what you love. For the very thing that God has planned for you may be the exact thing "you will never do". It may be the hardest thing you've ever had to do in your life. Believe me, I know this first hand. :)
Will you answer the call?
Amazed by His grace,
E
3 comments:
Elisabeth,
Thanks for that message. LOTS have changed with us. The Captain is going to work tomorrow Call me if you can.
Jen
Amen :)
THE CALL--what a journey it is. YES, I am so in, willing to do whatever and go wherever He leads me. I would have it no other way. Never. Once you know what it means to lay down your life for Christ, you can never go back to the way you were. I know you understand it better than most, sweet friend. I am still learning.
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