Mope No More
When my daughter went off to college two years ago, I found myself moping through life. I knew the Father’s plans for me were broader than my role as a mom, but I didn’t know what to do with myself so I did much of nothing.
I guess I thought all those prophecies about doing great exploits for God would come to pass the moment she graduated high school. But when nothing happened, I got discouraged.
I wasn't alone.
There are a lot of women who waste time going through the motions. They go to church, attend Sunday school and even sing in the choir, but deep inside they are empty and unfulfilled. That's because religious routine can never replace the satisfaction that comes from an intimate relationship with Christ and walking in divine calling.
Are you one of these women? If so, don't continue to drag through life doing just enough to make it into heaven. God wants to wake up the passion He's placed in you for the area of ministry He has assigned you to.
Today I'm involved in areas of ministry I would have never imagined. I mentor teenage girls, work in media ministry, minister the gospel at different churches, and I’m involved in women’s ministry at my local church. But I remained in a dry spiritual place until I pressed into God and found out His plans for me.
Seasons of life come and go, but you must be willing to seek the Father for direction, purpose and inspiration. He has plans for you, according to Jeremiah 29:11 which says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope" (NKJV). But you must be willing to get in His presence to find out what He has in store for you.
So go ahead and talk to God. He has much for you to do.
I guess I thought all those prophecies about doing great exploits for God would come to pass the moment she graduated high school. But when nothing happened, I got discouraged.
I wasn't alone.
There are a lot of women who waste time going through the motions. They go to church, attend Sunday school and even sing in the choir, but deep inside they are empty and unfulfilled. That's because religious routine can never replace the satisfaction that comes from an intimate relationship with Christ and walking in divine calling.
Are you one of these women? If so, don't continue to drag through life doing just enough to make it into heaven. God wants to wake up the passion He's placed in you for the area of ministry He has assigned you to.
Today I'm involved in areas of ministry I would have never imagined. I mentor teenage girls, work in media ministry, minister the gospel at different churches, and I’m involved in women’s ministry at my local church. But I remained in a dry spiritual place until I pressed into God and found out His plans for me.
Seasons of life come and go, but you must be willing to seek the Father for direction, purpose and inspiration. He has plans for you, according to Jeremiah 29:11 which says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope" (NKJV). But you must be willing to get in His presence to find out what He has in store for you.
So go ahead and talk to God. He has much for you to do.
posted by Valerie G. Lowe at
5:36 AM
5 Comments:
HI VALERIE!
I just finished the Priscilla Shirer stduy "Discerning The Voice of God."
One of things I have been impressed with is to "PRESS INTO GOD". It is one of the last things Priscilla speaks about as the video lessons come to a close.
The desert is another area . Many of the same things you were writing about today concerning this article.
Today I am "feeling" closer than b/f to knowing what God has for this 45 yr.old woman with a 20 yr old son @ home.
I am sooo thrilled to have finished the Bible Study and to have read your works for this day.
I am blessed to have so many women around me to be used of the Most High. His answers are here while I am pressing into MY Father .
Bless you and I am telling you I am thanking GOD for you today and your sweet daughter!
Deirdre
Hi Valerie --
Your message spoke directly to me. I followed the Lord's prompting to retire after 25 years of work. I had grand visions of doing volunteer work for hundreds of needy organizations. After a month of being home, I sit most days staring at the computer wondering if I made a mistake because I'm not as in "need" as I thought I would be. I should be on my knees asking God what He needs of me.
Thank you for the reminder!
Elaine
Greetings,
I am so glad you are telling others what you went through! Because this happens to many of us & we think something is wrong with us, & God can't use us.It is a lie that many believe. Time is what God the father wants from us, just you and Him. We don't know how to get still before God & surrender in silence, because we are so used to doing, that is religion! He wants intimacy..
J.F.
I am a single mother of 4 and in need of prayer for myself and children. My oldest daughter is in a group home. My youngest daughter which is a twin to her brother is not attending school,and doing drugs and smoking. Her twin brother is locked up in a juvenile facility. I'm wondering is this because of her siblings is not there. Please pray for my family that we come be a family again.
God Bless
Hi from the Rose Capital of America, Tyler,Texas! Thank you, Thank you for all the articles, prayer points and sharing of personal experiences. I am SO EXCITED! God has been leading me into ministry for years, but I gave up and lost all hope. I drew the line and stepped across it, literally. I took a STAND for Righteousness! God has blessed me with an incredible future, I would love to share more. I love You! Your sister in Christ, Jeannette B.
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