• Sep. 21, 2009
What do you do?
On Thursday evening we had the missionaries over for dinner. One of the missionaries asked us, "So what do you do??" I assumed he was wanting to know what we do for a living. I said I was a stay-at-home Mom and homeschooled the kids. Mike said that he worked for Continental Office at their warehouse by day and by night he did various home improvement projects on the side for extra money. I thought nothing else of it at that time.
Later that evening while this missionary was speaking to our church the Lord brought his question back to my mind. He said one of the things that discourages him the most is when he comes home on leave he sees so many Christians not "doing" anything. (His question at our dinner table may have been just what I thought it was at the time he asked it... but no matter what he intended by the question the Lord was using the missionary's words to speak to me.)
That got me thinking. What am I doing????? Yes, being a stay-at-home Mom of 5 children is very busy. Yes, I homeschool. Yes, I do everything at church that can possibly be done. But is that good enough?? How hard am I trying? Don't get me wrong... these things need done. But working at church is easy and safe. I need to get out into my neighborhood. I need to meet my neighbors. PLEASE be praying for us (Mike & I) as we seek open doors. Pray that we will keep on trying even when we face rejection.
"All believers should build relationships with non-believers because of their need for love, hope, and salvation."
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever- do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8
Today I am thankful for our missionary conference, soft rain on the window, and candles.
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• Sep. 21, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
Thank you for sharing. This is a challange we all need to look at as christians. Well, I guess I can only speak for myself. I need to be reminded of that. I think it is the responsibility of all christians to have contacts, connections and influence with other non christians.
I could say a lot more....
Amy Mathias
