Well, i have decided to give this a try. I am a journaler by nature and this seems like a good way to share with others. I look forward to sharing with my friends and reading theirs as well.
We are reading in the book of Phillipians right now at church and i have found my heart very encouraged. Mitch ( my brother in law ) gave an over view of the book in ministry last night. He did an outline pulling on verse from each chapter.
Phillipians 1:6 He who began a good work in you WILL complete it
2:13 It is God who works in you
3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ 4:19 And my personal favorite; God will supply all our needs according to His riches.
Mitch made a really good point here that when God gives us a burden, but does not just leave us sitting there wondering what to do with it. Little by little he reveals to us what He wants and then gives us the tools we need to accomplish it. I found this an encouraging reminder that the work each of us has to do for the Lord, is just that... His work, not mine. I hope you don't mind me sharing these scattered thoughts with you, but i was so encouraged i just needed to share :)
I have heard Wayne say many times, see a need, have a burden, do the work. It is my prayer that as this year unfolds I will be someone who does not just see the need, or ignore the burden, but one who does the work that is put before me by the Greatest of Masters God himself.
I look forward to sharing more of what i learn as the study progresses.
2 comments:
Hey Kel,
May God encourage you when you have a burden for His work. I know that I have had many burdens in the past (as some of you may know) but I have ignored them. I felt I wasn't 'worthy' enough, 'spiritual' enough and just down right not 'good enough' for the work. Until now. God has given Dave and I a task that without His help, we wouldn't be able to accomplish. God DOES provide. God DOES give the burden and the means to see it through. He is Awesome. There are no words to describe His power.
We will pray for you and your family just as I know you will pray for us. You can do it Kel. I know it, God knows it. You just need the Faith to prove it.
All our love,
The Clan!
Thanks a lot girl! We are really going to miss you guys! Our prayeersgo with you as you head out on this new endeavour!
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