Aug. 18, 2009 - God's will
I often wonder if I really know when God is telling me something. There have been times when I am certain it is Him but other times, not so sure. I started a study for my morning quiet time called "Discovering God's Will for Your Life". It is in the Women of Faith series. While it is designed to be a weekly study, I am doing it as a daily study. Today I read the following: I am a Christian - chosen, forgiven, redeemed, saved, changed, filled, sealed, adopted and thankful. WOW! How can you not be thankful to Him for all this! James 1:18 says We out of all creation, became His choice possession. He chose us. He could have easily chosen one of his other creations as His choice possessions. This morning's study went to talk about His plan for our lives and that He calls us all to be apostles and tell others about Him. What is your calling? What is my calling? The past few weeks I have been heavy hearted about the decision to formally join the church we have been attending for the past two years or should we search out another church. On top of this I have felt and seen a church being divided and ripped apart. Even though I had been praying, it was not until I poured my heart out sincerely to God that I got my answer. As soon as I prayed to God to learn what He wants me to do I heard in my mind " Stay and do something about it!" I kept hearing this over and over. Well, I finally said Ok, God, I hear you. Then something else happened at my church and I began to doubt what I heard was from God. I again poured my heart out to God and the answer changed to "Stand and fight". You see, just as in Matthew 12:25 where Jesus talks about a kingdom or a family divided will not survive, I believe that is happening at our church. Satan has gotten hold of it and it is time to "Stand and Fight" and take it back. So, God, I am listening and I am your soldier in this fight. Lead me on!
For all who read this, I just ask that you pray for us that we may be victorious in the fight. Blessings!
Comments
Aug. 18, 2009 - Praying for you!
Posted by Mamosa
Michelle T.,
I've missed your blog! I'll be praying for your church. We are still looking for a church home closer to Ringgold. I am weary of the search, but I know that God has a place for me.
Stand and fight!
Michelle O.
lorduseme.blogspot.com
Aug. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Praying for you! I understand church struggles. We've been looking for a home church for a while. Good for you for standing and fighting!
Alisha Doolittle
