I’m filling in for Martha this week, as she is out of town with family.
I’ve been praying about what I want to share on this blog this week, since last week. When you think about it, this is one very important question that we all need to ask ourselves. Are we doing what we want to be doing when Christ comes back? Are we doing what Christ wants us to be doing when He returns? Or are we just floundering through life doing whatever, whenever, with whomever?
The words that I want to hear when I see Him face to face, either in heaven or here on earth, is “Well done thy good and faithful servant.” I think we all want to hear those words. I want to know that everything I have done here on earth brings glory to Him, honors Him, and reflects Him as the loving, redeeming, forgiving, gracious Lord that He is.
I want to be reaching out to women all across the world, fulfilling the word that He has given me time and time again, to spread the gospel across all nations! On several occasions, the Lord told me that He wants me to spread the gospel worldwide; three different Scriptures, on three different occasions, confirmed this for me.
Today, almost one year since I started Girlfriends Coffee Hour, I do feel as if I am doing what He wants me to be doing, and I pray that I am still ministering to women all across the world through GCH, when Christ returns! This ministry has been such a huge blessing to see how God is working in so many lives, marriages, families, etc. It has been such an honor to be used by Him to minister to women in need, who need to see Jesus in their circumstances, and in their lives. It’s been such a blessing to pray with women all over the world; to encourage them; to study the Word with them, and so on.
I also have another side to my life that some of you may not know about. I am a foster mom to kids whose families are in crisis, or just need help. I am brand new at this, having had only one placement so far. My husband, Gary, and I both know that this is something God called us to. We both have hearts for kids who have bad homes, or need to be shown the love of God. Our first placement ended this last weekend. My heart is sad because the two precious little ones that we had for a period of time were the most adorable little boys ever!! To wake up each morning and see their smiling little faces, Wow! I can’t even begin to tell you what that does to your heart! I pray God will continue to use us in this manner, and make us even better at parenting future kids that will come into our home.
So, in answer to the question “Is this what I want to be doing when Christ comes back?” I would say that no matter what I am doing, all I want to hear is Him say to me, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.” I want to do all that I can to the glory of Him who has called and chosen me.
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Let’s Pray:
Lord, I pray for each person that is reading this blog today. I pray, Lord, that they would truly search their hearts to make sure that they are doing what You have called them to do. May they begin to seek You in all that they do, Lord. May they do all that they do to bring You glory and honor! May Your plans for their lives be exactly what YOU have called them to do! Our only goal, Lord, should be to bring glory and honor to YOU, Lord, in ALL that we do. We love You so very much! In Your precious Name, AMEN!
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Christi, thank you for responding to the vision God gave you for GCH. My life schedule makes it hard for me to go to a traditional Bible study. This was actually an answer to my desire and prayer to be in a fellowship that studies God’s Word and challenges me to keep growing in Him. I echo your last paragraph and prayer.
I’m so glad you have been able to join us, Clella! This is one of the main reasons that online Bible studies work so well for women like you and your schedule! So very glad you are here!
Christi you are an amazing woman and I count it a privilege to know you! I want ot hear those words from my Lord too when I finally meet Him. Keep doing what you’re doing and God will surely bless you more! xoxo!
Donna, it has been a pleasure to work with you, and get to know you better! I pray God will continue to bless you and all that you put your hands to!! 🙂 <3 U Girlfriend!
Christi, I am trying to decide what is the most amazing thing about you: whether it is spreading the gospel world wide or being a foster parent. At any rate, both of those things are touching lives. No doubt you will hear the words of Jesus one day say: “Well done!” Would like to meet you face to face one day.