Dear Ones,
Hope you wake with joy in being in the place the Lord has for you. This morning Al has a men’s meeting and will have a donut waiting for him when he gets back. I have an appointment and later Bible study from the book of Mark. We enjoyed having our grandsons come by yesterday afternoon on their way to the Lake.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
How many of us go through life trying to be someone else who we would like to be rather than who God made us to be. Maybe we wanted to be a renown surgeon, although we don’t like the sight of blood or a CPA, but we aren’t good with numbers. We don’t need to waste our time trying to become someone God never intended but rather finding the place God has purposed for us and gifted us for. There really isn’t a best profession that we are to ascribe to, but rather what God has designed us for. That is always the best for then we will be able to accomplish His purpose for us in our lives. As it says in Jer. 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Trying to be someone we are not, leaves us feeling poor about ourselves. But when we accept ourselves for who God made us to be and thank Him for the unique gifts He has put into us, we will find joy and a sense of peace. Very often it won’t be the first job we have, because that is simply preparation for what is coming. We may have to go on to seminary or to nursing school or a trade school, but it is getting us set for being a pastor or nurse or an electrician. It is not about what makes the most money but what God has programed us for. We may also work many years in our profession and later the Lord may bring us into a new season so we must always be listening and be open to change. What we are now doing may actually be preparation for the next thing He has for us.

One thing we need to ask ourselves, is our life making a difference? Are we using our gifts for His kingdom and are we willing to pour ourselves out for others. Those that are only concerned about themselves go through life feeling empty and lonely. Whatever we do, we should do our best and live with purpose.

Let us pursue what God has for our life and do it with joy and passion.

Challenge for today: Each day ask God to help you be yourself and stay on target for what He wants to do in your life.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy