I’m feeling convicted this morning. The Holy Spirit is reminding me of what He called me to do and I have neglected. Twice this morning, while reading the Bible, He highlighted certain passages. There is no guilt, no condemnation just a longing and a repentance. As I reflect on why I neglected what He called me to do, I can point to two things. Frustration – The feeling I wasn’t...
Planted
Don’t despise where you are planted. Don’t despise the gifts within you. Be faithful. Be consistent. Bloom where you are planted. We sometimes find ourselves in situations that are difficult. Our first reaction is to run. But life is often difficult and when we get into the habit of running every time we encounter trouble, we stunt our growth. Instead we should heed Paul’s advice to Timothy. When we are...
You “Get To”
4:45 am every weekday morning the alarm sounds. I lay there wishing for a different job, fantasizing of sleeping an additional two hours. Dazed and half asleep, I find my tablet and open the Word. (Thank God for technology.) In His Word, I am reminded of my purpose, my calling, my identity. His Word encourages me to go out and change my world one person at a time. He is...
Purpose
I’m headed back to work today after a short, busy, exciting, productive summer. My question this morning is what is my purpose at work? Yea, yea, I know my purpose is to prepare kids for college, but what is my true purpose? Why am I here on this planet? What are our purposes as those who have been redeemed by the blood? Perhaps Peter’s writings can give us some insight:...
Don’t Give Up
I work out on an elliptical machine (aka: the machine of torture) several times a week. About halfway through my workout, when I’m ready to quit, my playlist via Fred Hammond is encouraging me, “Don’t give up! I will renew my strength. I will run and not be weary.” Then Toby Mac encourages me that “I look and feel fly.” This is my motivation to finish my workout. Are you...