Jesus,
I am so confused nowadays. There are so many voices. So many opinions. So many 'this' or 'that' or 'you would do this' or 'you should do that's...
People claiming that if I am a follower of you, I shouldn't vote that way or shouldn't vote this way or BLAH BLAH BLAH! I JUST WANT TO TELL PEOPLE TO SHUT UP (I know that's not right, Father. UGH)
It's so loud. It's so annoying. And I am tired. I almost don't want an opinion. I don't know what is right when it comes to this state of my country. I am sad, hurt, confused, angry and fatigued. Please, remind me of your truths and despite what is going on right now, help it not distract me from your call and your voice.
Jesus, I am glad you are my friend. You bring me such comfort and peace on night's like this. I don't feel alone and I know you hear me. I may not "feel" you at times, but your Word reassures me that you are here. That's comforting to me.
What's also comforting is that you are here through your servants. That the Holy Spirit is in control and His Light is still strong even in this dark world. I know that you have given your Spirit to those who've chosen to follow you. This includes your followers who are in politics, healthcare, military, social work...everywhere.
You are here with us and You know exactly what is going on.
Jesus, please give me faith when I am scared. Give me faith when I feel like the world is caving in. Help me to fight the evil that is apparent in this world. Help me to not lose my heart of flesh and to not let my heart grow cold. Help me to continue to just Love people.
Jesus, lastly, please help those who are hurting and calling others names and hating and killing all because they think it's the "RIGHT" thing to do. Jesus, forgive them and forgive me. For we do not know what we do.
In your name,
Amen
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Gardener and the Seeds
Working in the garden is hard work.
There are weeds to pull.
Holes to dig.
Seeds to water.
Blisters to tend to.
With experience, those blisters start becoming calluses. Most people don't think blisters are a good thing. Although painful, blisters become more useful over time. Your hands become stronger and they are able to grip the tools harder and persist through a hard days work.
Sweat drips into your eyes at times and you wonder if your seeds are ever going to make it. Some seeds might make it for a little while, but then stop growing. Others, will get choked out by weeds. Some seeds soil may not have been as enriched, so the seeds don't take root.
Then, there are seeds who take root and blossom. They grow towards the sun and they bloom into beautiful plants that will produce the most fruit.
People in ministry are the gardeners. What a privilege it is to be able to be able to plant seeds for Christ. Sometimes, we may not see the effects of our labor now, but overtime, we may be lucky enough to see the fruits of our long hours, tears, frustrations and most importantly...the love we have for our little plants.
Despite how hard my job is and how many nights I just want to lift my fists towards the sky and shake them in the air, I love my kids with my whole heart. Despite how sometimes I feel they don't listen or care what I am doing, deep down, I know how sacred my role is. I am constantly humbled and so grateful to be able to disciple these kids for my Lord. One day, I will have to let some of them go, but I know that God is going to take care of them. No matter what.
There are weeds to pull.
Holes to dig.
Seeds to water.
Blisters to tend to.
With experience, those blisters start becoming calluses. Most people don't think blisters are a good thing. Although painful, blisters become more useful over time. Your hands become stronger and they are able to grip the tools harder and persist through a hard days work.
Sweat drips into your eyes at times and you wonder if your seeds are ever going to make it. Some seeds might make it for a little while, but then stop growing. Others, will get choked out by weeds. Some seeds soil may not have been as enriched, so the seeds don't take root.
Then, there are seeds who take root and blossom. They grow towards the sun and they bloom into beautiful plants that will produce the most fruit.
People in ministry are the gardeners. What a privilege it is to be able to be able to plant seeds for Christ. Sometimes, we may not see the effects of our labor now, but overtime, we may be lucky enough to see the fruits of our long hours, tears, frustrations and most importantly...the love we have for our little plants.
Despite how hard my job is and how many nights I just want to lift my fists towards the sky and shake them in the air, I love my kids with my whole heart. Despite how sometimes I feel they don't listen or care what I am doing, deep down, I know how sacred my role is. I am constantly humbled and so grateful to be able to disciple these kids for my Lord. One day, I will have to let some of them go, but I know that God is going to take care of them. No matter what.
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