We've all heard it: As Christians, we must worship and serve the Lord. We've heard it in Sunday school, in church, in bible studies, and among friends and relatives. We are made to serve the Lord. We are made for the calling of His purpose, and we are to serve Him with all our heart, all our soul, and with all our might. We are meant to seek after Him and to find out what He made us for.
We also know this: We are precious beings in the arms of Christ. The Lord loves us and made each of us for a specific purpose. As an individual, we are designed for something that no one else can do. Think about how awesome that is. There is something in this world that only you can do; not your mother, your sibling, your neighbor, or your friend. You. You are made for greatness. How beautiful is that?
As growing Christians, we learn that to serve the Lord means to seek after His will. We are to follow His laws and commandments, love everyone around us, and follow in the ways of Christ. But what does it really mean to serve Him? To actually serve Him? We all lead busy lives. We all get caught up in the moment. Yes, we may pray and ask Him to show us the way we are meant to go. Sometimes He shows us right away and sometimes we must wait on Him. A lot of times things happen that get in the way or become distracting. They may upset us, make us laugh, bewilder us, or frustrate us. This brings me to my next point.
I believe that nothing happens by accident. All those things that you call accident or coincidence, I call meant to be. That song that was playing on the radio when you turned it on was there for a reason. That news that you just read about, you read for a reason. That person that was rude to you was put there for a reason. That man who didn't have money in his account to buy lunch was put there for a reason. Everything that goes on around you affects you, even if its just subconsciously. So why are all these things happening to us?
Think about what it means to serve the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and with all your might. Next, think about what it means to be such a precious treasure to Christ. Now ponder all the 'accidents and coincidences' that happen in a day. Finally, I'd like you to squish all that together. Do you see what I'm getting at?
See, serving the Lord means a lot more than just praying and being Christlike. We have so much potential, so much love, and so much fire when we are in love with Christ. God doesn't just want to use us whenever it's handy. He thinks we are so divine, so amazing, so precious that He wants to use us 24/7. He wants to use all our potential, not just the obvious gifts we each have. He wants to use every single part of us. He doesn't want anything about us to go to waste because we are that amazing to Him. Digest that for a moment.
Serving the Lord means to be ready for Him at a moments notice. We don't know the next time and place that God plans on using us. That means we have to be mentally, emotionally, and even physically ready for Him all the time. That song on the radio may have lyrics that will uplift you for the day. The news, though sad and disturbing, may be just the right news for your gentle heart to pray for. That person who was rude to you may be there to remind you to always be kind and compassionate to others. The man who couldn't afford his lunch may need desperate prayer that God knows you are capable of giving. It may even be a chance to give back to the Lord by blessing that man with his lunch after all.
When you surround yourself with the Holy Spirit, he brings things into your life that will enrich you, break you, and mold you. However, you have to recognize them.
This semester at college has been one of the hardest so far, but one of the best I will ever have. The Lord has truly blessed me with rewards for my hard work. He brought amazing people into my life that have helped me grow spiritually and as a person. I realized that when I acknowledged Him for everything going on, He brought events into my life because He wanted to use me. I am so precious to Him that He gave me friends and hard classes so that I can be used better for Him. I have had so many opportunities to share His love and grace with people and to let them know Who He is and what He has done.Yeah, it's been a struggle. But I can honestly say that I am so in love with Him that it doesn't matter. He's totally worth it.
I believe that to serve the Lord truly and faithfully, we must always be ready. It doesn't just mean seeking after Him for the bigger picture. It means seeking after Him in all the small things, too. To answer with a gentle tongue, to love unconditionally, to pray for those around us. I ask you to please be aware of what goes on around you. You can't shut the world out because it may disturb you or make you feel uncomfortable! Pray for those broken faces! Take time to say a friendly word! Be kind to those who might grate on your nerves! Listen carefully to what you're being told and seek the Lord in all of these! You are meant to feel sad about that bad news on tv because God made your tender heart to pray for that! Think before you speak! You can't take those words back, nor can you give them out after being silent once the moment has passed. Look for how you can serve the Lord in all the aspects of your life! From the moment you wake up, to the moment you fall asleep, serve the Lord. In the end, it's all the small tings you do that count. Think about it.
I'm far from a perfect person, and I find these things hard to do myself. Sometimes it gets overwhelming to always be ready for Him at a moments notice. However, it is so worth it! I plan on truly serving the Lord in every little thing I do. I'm going to fail many, many times. That's why God brought these friends into my life - so I can have help getting back up.
I had to speak what was on my heart. I am so in love with Him. I hope that you are, too...
May the frets be with you.
We also know this: We are precious beings in the arms of Christ. The Lord loves us and made each of us for a specific purpose. As an individual, we are designed for something that no one else can do. Think about how awesome that is. There is something in this world that only you can do; not your mother, your sibling, your neighbor, or your friend. You. You are made for greatness. How beautiful is that?
As growing Christians, we learn that to serve the Lord means to seek after His will. We are to follow His laws and commandments, love everyone around us, and follow in the ways of Christ. But what does it really mean to serve Him? To actually serve Him? We all lead busy lives. We all get caught up in the moment. Yes, we may pray and ask Him to show us the way we are meant to go. Sometimes He shows us right away and sometimes we must wait on Him. A lot of times things happen that get in the way or become distracting. They may upset us, make us laugh, bewilder us, or frustrate us. This brings me to my next point.
I believe that nothing happens by accident. All those things that you call accident or coincidence, I call meant to be. That song that was playing on the radio when you turned it on was there for a reason. That news that you just read about, you read for a reason. That person that was rude to you was put there for a reason. That man who didn't have money in his account to buy lunch was put there for a reason. Everything that goes on around you affects you, even if its just subconsciously. So why are all these things happening to us?
Think about what it means to serve the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and with all your might. Next, think about what it means to be such a precious treasure to Christ. Now ponder all the 'accidents and coincidences' that happen in a day. Finally, I'd like you to squish all that together. Do you see what I'm getting at?
See, serving the Lord means a lot more than just praying and being Christlike. We have so much potential, so much love, and so much fire when we are in love with Christ. God doesn't just want to use us whenever it's handy. He thinks we are so divine, so amazing, so precious that He wants to use us 24/7. He wants to use all our potential, not just the obvious gifts we each have. He wants to use every single part of us. He doesn't want anything about us to go to waste because we are that amazing to Him. Digest that for a moment.
Serving the Lord means to be ready for Him at a moments notice. We don't know the next time and place that God plans on using us. That means we have to be mentally, emotionally, and even physically ready for Him all the time. That song on the radio may have lyrics that will uplift you for the day. The news, though sad and disturbing, may be just the right news for your gentle heart to pray for. That person who was rude to you may be there to remind you to always be kind and compassionate to others. The man who couldn't afford his lunch may need desperate prayer that God knows you are capable of giving. It may even be a chance to give back to the Lord by blessing that man with his lunch after all.
When you surround yourself with the Holy Spirit, he brings things into your life that will enrich you, break you, and mold you. However, you have to recognize them.
This semester at college has been one of the hardest so far, but one of the best I will ever have. The Lord has truly blessed me with rewards for my hard work. He brought amazing people into my life that have helped me grow spiritually and as a person. I realized that when I acknowledged Him for everything going on, He brought events into my life because He wanted to use me. I am so precious to Him that He gave me friends and hard classes so that I can be used better for Him. I have had so many opportunities to share His love and grace with people and to let them know Who He is and what He has done.Yeah, it's been a struggle. But I can honestly say that I am so in love with Him that it doesn't matter. He's totally worth it.
I believe that to serve the Lord truly and faithfully, we must always be ready. It doesn't just mean seeking after Him for the bigger picture. It means seeking after Him in all the small things, too. To answer with a gentle tongue, to love unconditionally, to pray for those around us. I ask you to please be aware of what goes on around you. You can't shut the world out because it may disturb you or make you feel uncomfortable! Pray for those broken faces! Take time to say a friendly word! Be kind to those who might grate on your nerves! Listen carefully to what you're being told and seek the Lord in all of these! You are meant to feel sad about that bad news on tv because God made your tender heart to pray for that! Think before you speak! You can't take those words back, nor can you give them out after being silent once the moment has passed. Look for how you can serve the Lord in all the aspects of your life! From the moment you wake up, to the moment you fall asleep, serve the Lord. In the end, it's all the small tings you do that count. Think about it.
I'm far from a perfect person, and I find these things hard to do myself. Sometimes it gets overwhelming to always be ready for Him at a moments notice. However, it is so worth it! I plan on truly serving the Lord in every little thing I do. I'm going to fail many, many times. That's why God brought these friends into my life - so I can have help getting back up.
I had to speak what was on my heart. I am so in love with Him. I hope that you are, too...
May the frets be with you.
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