December 20, 2008
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I found this UTube on finishstrong’s blog and was so blessed by it!
I love to read missionary stories. I started reading them to my children years ago when we were homeschooling. I considered it part of our history curriculum. Once my children graduated I continued reading them because I found that they helped me stay focused on what God sees as truly important in this life.
Many times I have thought how much more I could do for God if I were a missionary in a foreign country. But, the Lord continually brings me back to this truth.. “HE” … CHOSE…. me to be born in this country… in this family… in this community for a purpose… for His glory. He may send some to foreign lands but from my limited perspective it seems that I will most likely never travel across the world to share His Word. But,that does not mean that my life should not be about my Father’s business daily. “HE” has purposely placed my husband and I in a certain geographical place to share Him through His Word. I “AM” a missionary who is called to make disciples.
My missionary field is first and foremost my HOME which centers around my husband during this season of my life. I must continue to ask myself if I am obeying God’s Word by submitting to him. I want to always ‘do good’ to him. I want my example and my life and my words to encourage him towards godliness.
My grown children, their spouses and my grandchildren fall under the umbrella of priorities considered under HOME. My influence has not stopped just because they have their own homes. My role has definitely changed but my influence should still be felt. First and foremost I must never stop praying for them. As an older woman I hope that God has given me some wisdom to see things they may not be able to see in how they are living their lives or training their children. I need God’ wisdom to know when to speak and when not to speak but I should NEVER stop praying! I want ‘eternity’ to be the lens through which I always look at each of these precious souls that God has placed in my life and to be faithful to always point them towards Him.
No matter how passionate I am for my family I must never be content to focus only on their spiritual and physical needs. God has called me to be more than a wife, mother and grandmother.. even though these may be my primary roles. I have also been born into a particular family where most do not know Jesus Christ or follow His teachings. May the Lord help me never forget this and to remain faithful to share His Word during those small, teachable moments that come while I am serving them.
Then, by His grand design, He has sovereignly placed me in a specific CHURCH, and a specific NEIGHBORHOOD and a specific COMMUNITY. I’m called to serve, use my gifts, share the gospel and make disciples. I must ever be watching for opportunities to do so. Am I serving and using my gifts in my local church body? Am I faithful in attendance? Do my neighbors know I serve God? Am I living in such a way that they see a difference? … “and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation…” Acts 17:26.
I allow myself at times to get sidetracked from these truths and get caught up in the temporal. This video was a good reminder that only what is done for YOU (Jesus Christ) in this life will last!
Please, Lord, give me your wisdom to sift the temporary pleasures of this world from the eternal. I don’t want my life wasted on trivial pursuits.
Please give me tunnel vision where I see all of life through what is important to YOU!
