Real Purpose, Real Value, Real Important!

Hello friends!  As a pastor's wife, I am frequently approached by young women in the church that are eager to find their place in the Kingdom of God.  Someone, somewhere, told them that they were born with a purpose and they are enthusiastic to find it out!  Unfortunately, these women are looking up instead of down. 

As I look back over the years, I can't help but laugh at the times I argued with God over my purpose.  Oh, so many times, my focus was on high places that seem to offer a promise of value and importance.  But the Holy Spirit was always so good at leading me to look at the lower places instead.  I often tell people about the widow woman (she had no children) who God allowed me to serve for seven years.  Now, THAT was a great fulfillment of God's purpose for me.  Serving her gave me great value and importance because SHE was great, valuable and extremely important to God.

Today, if you are searching for greatness, or a great purpose in the Kingdom of God, don't ever look beyond the Scriptures.  Jesus said the servant shall be the greatest of all.  I've been asked by several people lately, "what will you do this summer?".  My reply has been, "I'm not sure who and where, but I am sure I will serve somebody!  lol

One thing that I've learned, you are never too young or too old to serve.  To me, "ministry" is all about life application.  The more we serve, the more we will learn and grow.  The more we learn, the more we can impart to the generation coming up behind us.  As long as we stay in line and in order, God will be pleased.  Are you looking for a great opportunity this summer?  The greatest opportunities are hidden in the lowest places where most people never go!

Loving U like a Sister,

Regina

Saved and Serving!

Hello friends!  Thank you to everyone who is praying for this ministry.  As always, we are praying for you.  Also, thank you for your posted comments on Facebook and the emails!  We appreciate your feedback.

I had a conversation recently with a young woman who reminds me so much of me when I was her age.  She has settled into motherhood (with three children) and sometimes feels isolated and unfulfilled.  Well, I understand exactly how she feels.  For those of us who are older, we know very well how quickly this season will change.  Children grow fast!  But for this young woman, the season of close mothering and being home bound is right here, right now.  She needs prayer and communication with other people.

A solution found in the word of God:  find someone to serve other than those in your own household.  The Proverb 31 Woman extended her hands to the poor.  You would think that with all she had to do and take care of, she would not have enough time to reach out to the needy.  She made time.

There is something that is so edifying and fulfilling about serving someone who has no expectation of you.  It doesn't take much to invest a little into someone else.  Remember, most of us are busy but busy doesn't mean you are serving.

Loving U like a Sister,

Regina