“What will people say about your life in Heaven? Will people speak of God’s work and glory through you? And even more important, how will you answer the King when He says, ‘What did you do with what I gave you?’ ” These words by our author gave me pause. I wanted to really think about them and see what my answer would be. They are important, and they are personal.
I think about where I am in the grand scheme of things. Really it is small, but God counts it. I am 53 years old, married for 35 years, have raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren. I have kept my marriage alive, and we serve God together. I have raised my children in the truth of God’s word. I have been in the workplace witnessing whenever and wherever I could. God has been an integral part of this life of mine. But am I capable of more?
YOU BET I AM!!!!
In this Empty Nester season of my life I feel I have even more time to give to God’s work. I am praying for His leading and attempting new things; this blogging was one of them. I have resources I have never had before, like this Crazy Love book, to help encourage me to be all I can be for Christ. I also have learned over the years to be more open to His leading and voice in areas I never thought I could do.
In reading this book, God has reminded me of some principles I already knew, and maybe forgot, and new ones that I never knew. He has touched my heart with new concepts that I want to put into practice. But through it all He has made me think. God wants what is best for me, and He also wants His best to be shared and given and downright sacrificed for His glory!
I want to do whatever He wants me to do without limits. To use some of these old and new concepts to further His kingdom. That’s what I’m here for, that’s my goal, and that’s what I want to be doing when Jesus returns.
When I stand at the throne at the end of my life I want to say like Paul:
That’s what I want to be doing when Christ returns!! How about you?
**********
Let’s pray:
Thank You, God, that You brought this book into our lives. Now that we’ve finished it, I pray we can take all that you have given each of us individually and apply them to our lives where you have put us. Let us seek out the new things and the old things, and us them for Your glory, Lord. Praise You for all You are about to do in us and through us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Your assignment:
What new or old things has God impressed upon you to do to further His Kingdom and bring others to Him? Let’s share with one another and get excited that God is using us, though we are small, to further His work here for His glory. Just think: the God of the universe is using little ol’ us!!!!
**********
If you would like to email a private message to Donna in regards to this blog, please email her at: Donna@girlfriendscoffeehour.com.
**********
Our next Women’s online Bible/Book study will begin March 24th. To sign up for Girls with Swords study, click on the picture above to be taken to our sign-up page. Once we receive your registration, we will send you more details! We hope you will join us!
**********
About Donna Day
donna, thank you for your words and your heart! it is so humbling to think that the Creator of the universe, the Almighty God, IS using us for His purposes. “…[not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight” (philippians 2:13). like you said, “just think: the God of the universe is using little ol’ us!!!!” echoing your prayer, donna. <3
Coleen it is humbling and exciting at the same time to be used by God! Thank you for your sweet words dear!!!
God has impressed an old thing in a new way on me: ‘Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, and mind’ in such a crazy open way that all will know Christ is in me and working through me. I must walk in confidence and not in timidity: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Tim 1:7 It’s not about me, it’s all of Him.
Thank you, Ladies, are all your instruction, encouragement, and challenges during this study. God is using each of you to build up the body of Christ. Blessings.
Thank you Clella! Blessings on you as well!!
It’s been a pleasure to have you join us on this GCH journey! You have brought many closer to the Lord through your words. Thank you for your service to Him! It’s been a pleasure working with you!! <3 U tons!
AWW! Thanks sweet lady! I’ve so enjoyed it too!! I hope someday I can do it again! and right back atcha GF!!!