What am I supposed to be doing?

Where does God want me to be?

What am I supposed to be doing?

Do you ever wonder where you are supposed to be serving, or what ministry you should be fulfilling?

Why do others know their place in the church, but I don't?

Other people seem to be so gifted, and they are serving exactly where they belong!!

I don't have talents, or gifts useful for the kingdom!

How can I be of use to the Lord?

Do you go through dry spells, when it's difficult to focus on Scripture, or even pray effectively?

You try to be still, and hear from God.....but it's just not happening!!

There seems to be clamour interfering with your devotional time.

Is there a stumbling block in the way?

Unconfessed sin? has the world taken hold of your mind, will and emotions (soul)?

Are you in need of a priority check?

Sit down, and get things right with God. 

Clean house, and you will be surprised how much more focused you will be while fellowshipping with Him!

You will be able to see more clearly where you are as far as His plan for your life.

We aren't all meant to serve in major ministries in the church....up front....preacher, teacher, music, administrator, etc.

Sometimes the most important job is the one "teaching" your very own children the basics: how to pray, who Jesus is, that He loves them, and died for them.

Maybe it's being that example of Christ for others.

How about walking in Love?

My youngest daughter and I discussed this just the other day.

By the middle of the afternoon she realized that praying with her six year old little girl was exactly where God needs her to be!!

Melissa(my daughter) called me and said, Olivia is going to be a prayer warrior!!!

I said....."and you wondered where God needed you to be".....

Sometimes the last place we would think...... ends up being the first, and most important place/job we need to be working in.

We need to stay focused, listen, and follow where He leads us.

I trust you had a Blessed Easter.
Happy Spring to you!
In His Love.
Debbie
xo

What are you looking for?

What are you looking for?

Peace, love, kindness, understanding, forgiveness, rest, comfort, acceptance?

Anything in particular, or all of the above?

What is it that your relationships with others is lacking?

Honesty, openness, time?

Let's start with being honest.

Do you admit when you are wrong? Have you lied about things in the past? Are you trustworthy? Do you show your true self, or do you wear a mask?

Are you open with your feelings, or do you hold back, pretend, say what other's want to hear?

Are you afraid to truly open your heart, and say what you are feeling?

Do you "make" the time it takes to build relationships? Or do you put it off for another day?

You can pretend, and keep things neat and pretty all you want.....but there is no denying, we all need at least one honest relationship to survive.

A relationship that is honest. You can say what needs to be said, good or bad, big or small, happy or sad. If you need forgiveness....be honest about what you've done, and ask to be forgiven. 1 John 1:9 says: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

You need a relationship of openness.

You should be able to cry when you are sad, and rejoice when you are happy....without feeling embarrassed, or intimidated. 

You should be able to talk about ANYTHING and everything that is on your mind, and in your heart.

You should also have the freedom of time to communicate these things whenever, and where ever you are!!

The only relationship I have found that gives me the peace that transcends all understanding, unconditional love, hope, forgiveness, rest in this troubled world, and strength is the one I have with Jesus.

His words in Matthew 28:20 are what I trust in....and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Not as the world giveth, give I unto you, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.

If you are looking for that "someone" to open up to. If you need a relationship that is honest, forgiving, loving, full of peace, and available anytime of night or day.....Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.  May I suggest Jesus?
In Christ Jesus.
Debbie
xo 

Be still, and know that He is God.

Be Still, and Know That I Am God. Ps.46:10

Sometimes it's difficult to hear Him with all of the "noise" that's going on around me. 

Finding a place to focus on HIM is a conscious decision for me. A place where there are no distractions....no phone, no t.v., no people; nothing to compete with my time with HIM.

HE speaks to me in different ways.

The waves....a reminder of His majestic creation....puts me in a place of worship, and the realization of His supreme Glory.

The sights and sounds of the waves pounding at the shore is enough to cause tears to well up in my eyes.

 Finding places of quiet...after a storm. Being able to take a minibreak from the world. Turning my ear to His voice. Letting Him soothe my soul(mind, will, and emotions). Refreshing my spirit with His Presence.

 God pours out blessings everyday...but sometimes we have to actively seek them out...like going out to see the sunset. It's there, but we have to make the effort to go out and see it!!! It's the same thing with blessings. They are there....sometimes we have to open our hearts, and seek Him to receive what He has for us. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matt.7:7

 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. Zeph.3:17  Think about how joyful you are when you hear the voice of a loved one. When one of your family members walks into the room and opens their arms to give you a welcome hug.  Our Father feels that way when we talk to HIM!! HE loves hearing our voice! I LOVE hearing from HIM, as well!! In the quiet, in the waves, in the thunder....in peaceful times, during turbulent times, and storms of life when I seek His face. HE speaks to my heart...my spirit.

Find your quiet place.....turn your ear to our Father. He longs to speak to you. Be still, and know that HE is GOD!!
In Christ Jesus.
Debbie
xo