So, yet another self proclaimed seer shared last week it is the end times! They gave me lots of reasons and details according to "prophecy". To be honest, I shut down when people drone about knowing when Jesus will return, and I have no recollection of what they said. There are times when I'm more sensitive to such things, but mostly, I believe when Jesus said, "we won't know when", He was telling the truth. We won't know! Therefore, I (rudely, yes) tune out when others share their so-called ability to see the future.
I'm so not where I should be yet. There are days when, yep, I'd like Jesus to come back and now. Then there are days when I'm thinking more about those who haven't yet come to Christ and my heart breaks for them. I'm not ready for His return until each child has had the opportunity to know Him. And still other days when I'm thinking, "God, don't send Him yet. I'm really not being who you've called me to be today."
I'm such a work in progress. My husband would attest to this! My hope is, when Jesus does return, I'm seeking His will that day. Not because He would leave me behind, but because I love Him and want Him to find me faithful. My motto: Be ready. Be prepared. Seek forgiveness often. Pray for God to change my heart and actions to line up with His. And....when I fail, seek forgiveness again.
Challenge for today: Make a list of things you believe God's called you to be. Include character traits as well as occupation, callings, positions in life, etc. Keep the list with you and read it often as a reminder of God's call on your life. It's up to Him to work these things into your character and walk, but we must submit ourselves to the work He's begun.
I'm so not where I should be yet. There are days when, yep, I'd like Jesus to come back and now. Then there are days when I'm thinking more about those who haven't yet come to Christ and my heart breaks for them. I'm not ready for His return until each child has had the opportunity to know Him. And still other days when I'm thinking, "God, don't send Him yet. I'm really not being who you've called me to be today."
I'm such a work in progress. My husband would attest to this! My hope is, when Jesus does return, I'm seeking His will that day. Not because He would leave me behind, but because I love Him and want Him to find me faithful. My motto: Be ready. Be prepared. Seek forgiveness often. Pray for God to change my heart and actions to line up with His. And....when I fail, seek forgiveness again.
Challenge for today: Make a list of things you believe God's called you to be. Include character traits as well as occupation, callings, positions in life, etc. Keep the list with you and read it often as a reminder of God's call on your life. It's up to Him to work these things into your character and walk, but we must submit ourselves to the work He's begun.
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