For those of us who didn't grow up in church, do you remember that feeling of never wanting to go to Sunday school because you just knew they were going to ask you to list the descendants of Adam? That's me! I've never read the Bible cover-to-cover but I know the basics. I'm learning more everyday.
Well, I've been feeling a bit convicted about serving the Lord. I've had a few people approach me about volunteering at church, but a lot of it would take me away from the main service. I just feel like I need Pastor Jerry's message each week, like I just need to be fed. But our church (only just over a year old) has decided its time to put together a care team. I missed the initial meeting a few weeks ago. I had planned on going but something came up. I figured, "Oh well, I probably wouldn't have been good at it anyway." And I let it go, thought God would let me know where to go.
Yeah, in that not-so-subtle way that God likes to deal with me, He let me know. Somehow, the team leader ended up with my e-mail address. So I was being included in the first few prayer/care requests. I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid! I don't know why me for this, but who am I to question Sovereignty?! Okay, okay Lord, you don't have to shove! (a gentle nudge, maybe)
And so, I made it to tonight's meeting. I had such a nice time, met lots of new people and left feeling really fired up about this new opportunity. We listened to a woman whose little boy died after a three year battle with brain cancer. She turned her tragedy into a foundation (The Jay's Hope Foundation) that assists families of children with cancer. Talk about triumph over adversity! She lost her son only 2 years ago, but firmly believes that God led her through that storm to prepare her for this work, this labor of love. She was quite inspirational, to say the least.
So here I go, serving God, blindly. It's okay though, I've got His eyes to guide me and His words to come through me. Just don't ask me about Adam's descendants!
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Hey Leslie,
Could you tell me what Adams decendants are? HEHE Just kiddin. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Once in a while my onry side kicks in.
On a more serious note... So glad you are getting involved and God is leading you into this new adventure. Hold on tight, your going see the hand of God at work in that type of ministry. I have worked with the hurting for sometime now, came through some pretty rough stuff myself. God can do miraculous things for those that He cares for. I have seen that type of healing myself. We are also getting ready to start a care ministry at the church I now attend. I start leading a group of women this coming Sunday night. I will keep you in my prayers.
Hugs!
Leslie, we often times make serving God harder than what it really is. God simply wants us to love Him, praise Him and worship Him. He wants us to trust and depend on Him and Him alone. He is our loving Father. He loves us! Don't be afraid my friend. Just relax and let God do His divine work within your life. I love what Joyce Meyer says, "Do It Afraid!" God will never let you down. It is us who let God down, but when we do He is faithful and just to still love us and help us! I am praying for you my friend! Just be still and know that He is God. Blessings!
I was the same way as a kid (ok, and adult, too!) in Sunday school. And God is seldom subtle with me! It's almost funny how NOT-subtle is often is with me!
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