“You are my God. Show me what you want me to do, and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.”—Psalm 143:10 (CEV)
When we understand our calling, then we live with purpose. God has a plan. We have a role in playing it out. Nothing about us is ordinary to God. He has used my common hobby for knitting to help me be bolder in my faith. It isn’t my college diplomas that empower me. It is Jesus.
If God lays something on your heart for which you have a passion, vision, or drive, He will use it in some capacity. It may not be how or what we envision. We are never too old (or young) to be used by God.
When God lays a desire in your heart to build His kingdom He will lead, guide and give you the strength to do it. My job was to go and let God do His work.
God’s grace gives us the tools and resources to accomplish His will in our lives. I don’t only want to be recognized as the woman who knits. I ‘d also like to be known as someone who loves God and loves others.
I would like to think my passion for knitting, praying, and sharing what I make has been contagious. I am always encouraged when I hear of someone else blessing people in their community with their handmade/homemade items. It is a way for us to love and serve God by sharing His message of love and hope to our broken and hurting world.
By me being obedient in sharing an encouraging word as I give them my knit gift, I have to believe it changed their attitude. I cannot tell you how many times after I have given a gift to someone, they have told me how much they needed that.
We don’t always know if someone is going through a hard time. Our kind words or actions could be the answer to their prayer, God are You there? Do you see or hear my cries?
As you have checked out at a store or been served somewhere in some capacity, how many times have you thought any of these things? What a nice person. They have been so helpful. They are so efficient. I am so glad this long line went quickly due to their speed….You get the idea.
An unspoken word can’t lift someone up. What would happen if all of us verbalized what kind things we were thinking to the employee? I really try to be intentional about this with my daily interactions. This week, think about how or where you can spread kindness with your words.
Father God,
Thank You for giving me a skill to be able to share Your love and be bolder in sharing my faith. Psalm 143:10 tells me You are my God. You show me what to do and Your gentle Spirit will lead me in the right path. Only You know what is going on in a person’s life. I ask for You to lead me to those who need encouragement this week. Give me the right words to brighten their day and lift their spirit. I pray these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.Amen.
April Verse
“The LORD is near to everyone who prays to him, to every faithful person who prays to him.”—Psalm 145:18 (GW)
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