While walking on the trail recently Al and I spent the whole time sharing about the years of ministry and asking if we felt we were in God’s plan and timing. Each time God moved us we wanted to be sure that it was in His plan and often asked for confirmation. It is important when seeking His will on anything to be in the Word and listening to the Holy Spirit as He leads with open doors or closed ones. We also sought the counsel of those we respected and after feeling the green light, we went forward by faith.
I read an article recently by author and speaker, Will Meier, of how to discover our destiny. Most importantly we must first seek intimacy with God and prayerfully study the Word with a desire to hear His voice. Then we are to develop the gifts we have been given through practice, education and training and also use our gifts to serve others and God’s kingdom. It’s important to stay grounded in prayer and to remain open to how God would lead. Sometimes it is surprising. We are to be open to the Holy Spirit and willing to adjust our plans as He directs. As a new Pastor’s wife, I was not anticipating teaching the women in our first church. However, two women knocked on the parsonage door for Bible study and I thought I would tag along with them to wherever they were going. But they were coming for me to teach them, so I sort of fell into teaching and it meant stepping out in faith and trusting the Lord. God also uses our gifts in different ways at different seasons in our lives so we must continually be open to the Spirit’s leading. Let us all desire to find what He has for us in each season!
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