Yes I do agree with the monkey pinoy that this blog is becoming quite dead! So let's get some of the passion of serving the Lord back into this space!
Just thought I'd share here again a short sharing I sent via email a while back, as an encouragement to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, to continue to serve faithfully in the ministry where ever they are, regardless in their personal lives, in school or at church! Here goes:
Sometimes in the ministry, both personal or otherwise, we may get stressed feeling how we haven't done enough for God, worrying about how much more needs to be done, worrying about what we can do in the first place... that we lose sight of who we are truly serving. And this all stems unconsciously from forgetting just how much God loves us. So let's remember that truly, we love because our heavenly Father first loved us! And He loves us despite everything, all our fears and failures.
In Matthew 3:16-17 "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my son, whom I love, with him I am well pleased." God said this to Jesus, even before Jesus had started his ministry!
We don't have to do anything to deserve God's love. He loves us not because of what we do, but because of who we are in Christ. So, in our attitudes towards ministry, whether it be in our personal lives or in church or in school, lets always remember to come into it with a joyful hearts, wanting to discover more and more just how much He loves us and what He can do in our lives, and to share this joy with the people around us.
Our heavenly Father has also blessed us with many gifts, different for all of us, so that together we can share the joy and love of Christ in new and exciting ways! If you're worrying about what gifts you may have, remember the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. All the little boy had was two loaves and five fishes, and Jesus used these gifts, no matter how small they may have seemed, to bring about a miracle beyond human imagination! Similarly, in serving in the ministry, God will never ask of us what we do not have, for He has given it to us already, and rather all that matters is what we are willing to offer. The Lord can use us in ways too wonderful for us to imagine, once we surrender our lives to him! And in Christ, surrendering is not giving up, but rather giving in, letting go, and letting God =)
James 1: 5-6 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt. because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind."
If you are unsure about what gifts you may have to offer to God, just pray and ask the Lord about it. Ask him to give you confidence to use these gifts, and perhaps even to grant you wisdom and new gifts to serve him with =)
Always praying for you all,
God bless,
Pet =)
And also, always remain to trust in Him, for truly He works in wonderful ways, and for the good of those who love Him, and who He has called according to His purpose =) and as it says in Isaiah 55:8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD." Truly how wonderful it is to know we have a heavenly Father who is sovereign in everything, and knows what is best for us!
Oh Oh and on a side note, I have recently discovered a WEALTH of Christian books belonging to my grandparents. On almost every subject imaginable, how to set up a prayer group, evangelizing to other faiths, why is there suffering, perseverance in trials, tips for christian leaders, guide to Hebrews... Will start a catalogue soon. So. If any of you need anything, feel free to ask me and I'm sure I'll find something related =) Contact petguin@gmail.com for more details.
P.S. Book loans as stated above are free of charge. No interest rates or processing fees apply =) The Word of the Lord is a gift given freely! =)))
Your sister in Christ,
Petrina
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