I've been pondering.
Had a little chat with the Hubby last night as well since God made him my spiritual leader. I wanted his perspective.
I think that my calling is to serve God by serving my family. At least right now. That's where I am. I don't have to have some special "ministry" calling or whatever to serve God the way he wants. He needs people that will be willing to do little things too. And though it may seem little, caring for a family really isn't all that little. God cares about people and our relationships with Him and with others. As I serve Him, and am hopefully raising Godly children in the process (with His help!), and as we seek and serve Him together, I think people will notice a difference. We aren't going with what is "standard" in our culture, and that is a great witness to them.
I definitely need to seek God more. To know his Word better. To know Him better. And I think as I do, I'll see other small ways to serve him within my role. And He'll change me for the better. I don't want to be complacent and 'happy enough' where I am at as a Christian. It's supposed to be a journey. A walk. We should continue to grow until God calls us home to him.
So, I pray that the Bible shows me more of God. That my eyes are opened and my ears unplugged... that the veil of distraction over my brain would be lifted as I spend more time with Him. So that he can change me into the woman that he has created me to be.
And I know, sometimes, I'll definitely need to be reminded of this journey. Of it's importance. Because, unfortunately, we live in a fallen world and it is horribly easy to be sidetracked. But overall, I want this commitment to be made deep down in my heart and soul. That it would really mean something. That it will make a difference in my life and the lives of those around me.
But where do I start? Are there special studies I should do? Should I keep trekking through how I am? At least for now? Since I'm nearing the end of Hebrews... just finish it and then see from there?
And here is where I feel I usually get stuck. I just don't know where to start. But I'll keep praying about it. :)
I thank God for his mercies that are new every morning
What a wonderful post!! Definitely pray about it... but I think it'd be awesome if you read cover to cover with me, when you're done with Hebrews... then when you get to Hebrews, you can skip through it or reread it? I can feel the passion in your heart just by reading your post, and that's the first step to pure intimacy with Christ. I can't believe how my world has been rocked since I started doing regular Bible studies and getting closer with Christ! I'm happy we have each other to encourage, support, remind, get perspectives, help, etc, in that goal.
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