Psalms 139:16- Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Nothing is insignificant. God knew every single event of your life before it came to be. God gives each of his children certain talents, interests, and experiences to his glory.
We instinctively care about some things more than others; these are clues to where and how we should be serving. God has a purpose for giving you certain interests. We need to consider how our interests can be used for God’s glory. So many people wind up taking a job that “pays” them well and believe once they have saved up enough, then they can do what they really love. This is a big mistake; the greatest things in life are not things!
I know this from experience. I took a job straight out of college partially due to the salary. I was more concerned with the size of my paycheck than the actual job itself. Sure the money was nice to have, but it did not take very long to realize that no amount of money could satisfy me. What we often fail to realize is that no matter how large our paycheck, it will never be enough to make us happy. If you are doing something you love, the rewards are so much better! The most successful people are the ones who are passionate about what they do.
God gave us certain talents because He wants us to use them! What are you passionate about? How can you use that passion to bring glory to God?
All of our abilities come from God, even abilities used to sin. When we use our talents for the world, and not for the Lord, we are abusing the gifts that God gave us.
Our abilities should also be a clear indication of what God wants us to do with our life. “Clues to knowing God’s will for you.” Many times it is hard to admit that God has given us a talent or ability that is calling us in a different direction. Many times we may not even know why God is calling us in a certain direction? We do not yet know what talent or ability he wants us to be using, but we can almost hear him screaming: “Go” or “Stay” but to do what?
I am in New York City, still not sure what God wants me to be doing? All I know is that I am here for Him! I want Him to use me and I am patiently waiting, allowing him to guide me. I have asked Him to bring the right people in my life and show me what exactly I am being called to do in this city.
In church yesterday, the service began with this verse:
Psalms 27:14- Wait for the Lord's help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord's help.
Ok, Clearly the Lord is telling me to be patient. For those of you who know me, I am not always patient. When an idea is put in my head, I run full speed with it. I don’t like to wait, this has always been an issue of mine. For example, Last week I was freaking out about where I was going to live? Once my cousin, Allison, heads back to Texas, What will I do? I don’t know many girls in this city, and I know ZERO girls who need a roommate. So I began looking for a one bedroom and quickly discovered… I was not going to be able to afford a place by myself in Manhattan. Still my stubborn self spent all week researching, calling brokers… every attempt lead to the same answer. “Ok God…. Clearly I cant do think alone, and clearly I cannot live alone! So you figure it out…I am giving it to you. Help me to not be anxious, you got me here… surely you will not let me live on the street.” Literally 30 minutes later, I receive a phone call from a guy who clams to be a “roommate matchmaker” hmmm im very skeptical but allow him to tell me about his business… after speaking with him I agree to meet him and another girl. Turns out this girls is pretty cool… she even went to Baylor… WHOOP another Texas girl!! WE are going to be looking together for a place this week J and our matchmaker is in the process of finding us a 3rd roommate! GOD YOU ARE SO GOOD TO ME!!
I cannot help but laugh when I think about God’s grace and his sense of humor. He always lets me get so worked up and frustrated from trying, but the moment I give it to Him, He works it out! Why have I not learned that my God is for me, If I am truly following Him, He has it all planned out. I don’t need to get in the way.
My goal this week: (Week 2 in the City)
- Stop stressing… God’s Got me
- Find a community to serve. I want to get plugged in somewhere and do something to give back!
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