I wrote a post earlier today (Wednesday) that lists some of my blessings. I've been so aware lately that I am overwhelmed with blessings. God just keeps pouring them out upon me!
I'm excited by the new ministry opportunities that are coming my way. Excited and a little overwhelmed. I've been asked to write devotions for Laced with Grace (what an awesome group of ladies!) AND the NEW Internet Cafe.
The elders at church asked me to take over as Children's Ministry Director. I said no a few times but God wouldn't leave me alone. I kept telling Him that I'm supposed to be ministering to women, not children. I think He had other plans for me. I'll be donning goofy goggles and a lab coat while I try to blow up things in order to impress the kids this summer at VBS. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
About a year ago I formulated a vision for myself in ministry. I had some great dreams, but they don't seem to be coming to pass quite the way I expected. Actually, God's vision for me is a whole lot better than I would have imagined. Just in the past few months, different opportunities have opened up and I feel SOOOO blessed.
What are you thankful for today? Go visit my friend Iris to join in on the thanksgiving!
I'm excited by the new ministry opportunities that are coming my way. Excited and a little overwhelmed. I've been asked to write devotions for Laced with Grace (what an awesome group of ladies!) AND the NEW Internet Cafe.
The elders at church asked me to take over as Children's Ministry Director. I said no a few times but God wouldn't leave me alone. I kept telling Him that I'm supposed to be ministering to women, not children. I think He had other plans for me. I'll be donning goofy goggles and a lab coat while I try to blow up things in order to impress the kids this summer at VBS. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
About a year ago I formulated a vision for myself in ministry. I had some great dreams, but they don't seem to be coming to pass quite the way I expected. Actually, God's vision for me is a whole lot better than I would have imagined. Just in the past few months, different opportunities have opened up and I feel SOOOO blessed.
What are you thankful for today? Go visit my friend Iris to join in on the thanksgiving!
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We are blessed and so will everyone that reads your post today be....It's really GREAT!
You had me when you mentioned Brother Lawrence....one of my all time favorites!! Thank you for the reminder....
It's all in how we see the details!!
Thank you girlfriend! Now hopefully you can be a little still and enjoy the day...and take pics...I'd love to see you in goggles and a lab coat blowing something up!!
Hugs!
lori
Your church must be doing "Power Lab" for VBS this year. It sounds just like what we're doing at ours. :)
I can just FEEL all the excitement packed in your post!
You are such a gifted writer and have so much to offer, I'm thrilled God is allowing you to use the many talents He's blessed you with.
I'll look forward to your devotions!
Blessings to you♥
I am so glad you are a servant of the most high. Your writing is excellent and filled with Jesus.
Love your girl!
amy
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You are a blessing!
Have a blessed day!
Hm - on God's plans for our lives. He is teaching me that I can trust Him. Like you said - His plans for our life are sooooooo much better :)
Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this week.
Be blessed today and always.
Congrats on your new positions,
Mama Bear
You watch how your Children's Ministry will open doors to all kinds of women that need ministry- you may get two for the price of one! Continue to flow in His blessings...while I check out this Internet Cafe(and I'm not even a coffee drinker)! God bless, Peggy
It does NOT surprise me about the writing invitations nor the call to move over to Children's Ministry.
We serve a GREAT and MIGHTY God, but He is also a God of wisdom and understanding.
I have always felt a call to lead women, every since I knew that God wanted me to serve Him daily. I was offered a job at our local church but the job was as the weekend Preschool Ministry Director. I begged the Senior Pastor to "reconsider". He asked me to PRAY about it and then we met again. He said something to me that knocked me right out of my socks...He said, "Melissa, I know your heart is leading women, but when you lead these preschoolers you are not only affecting the mommies you are making a lasting impact on the ENTIRE family." He had me at HELLO!
I served faithfully for 4 years in that position and grew the ministry from 99 kids on the weekend to over 450 kids (birth-4 years old) on the weekend when I passed the baton to my #2 girl! I was promoted to Pastor (licensed, not ordained) of Membership and ran all the baptisms, small groups, weddings/funerals, and the entire membership process.
I was just settling into my new job when God lead me out...yep, right out of ministry at the church. 5 months in that new position opened my eyes to see the God CAN and WILL do anything HE wants to do for His children...even call them to step down as their flesh fights to stay.
I am excited to see what God is getting ready to do in your life Heather...you are a faithful servant to Him!
Many Prayers,
Melissa