Verses: Luke 18 : 18 - 25
My thoughts about the verses:
It is very hard to follow God. We do many things to do anything to keep from serving God. We take on jobs that keep us from being able to serve. We plan vacations and mini weekend excursions that keep us away from the temple. We choose activities that keep us out of the spotlight. We use our illnesses and education limitations to say we can’t serve God.
Now I know some are going to be upset with this blog, but I really feel that we need to look at our own lives. When you look inward you are less likely to be able to judge others. Because when you look at what you do to distance yourself God you cannot judge others for things that they may do. See it is our actions that keep us from truly serving God. God gives us all the opportunities to be the witness we need to be in the world yet, we choose to do other things instead of answering our call.
I know one of the obstacles that came up for me was the fact that I was a woman. I was taught from a young age that women could not preach. Yet, I felt the call to tell others about Jesus. So when I was younger I believed that my call was to teach children. I spent a lot of energy on making sure that children heard the story of God.
Yet, a second obstacle came up and that was when I came out as a Lesbian. Many would think of this as the double whammy. I knew that there was a call on my life yet, what could I do. Then I found the Metropolitan Community Church in my hometown. I knew right then and there that the second door in my ministry had been opened. God was leading me to teach others just like me about the love of God.
Then I did the craziest thing. After searching for years how to minister I allowed a job and other things to become a stumbling block to me. I was running from my call because I felt that I had to make money to survive. I had to provide so that we could live. Yet, through it all my heart ached and my soul had a part that was being ripped apart.
One day I asked God to help me get back to your call. I never expected what would happen next. I lost my job not because of anything that I had done. My body had started falling apart. I had to put my trust back into God. Now when you are sick it is really easy to throw in the towel and feel defeated. I will have to admit that anger hit me for a while. Yet, I knew that somehow this was an answer to the prayer that I had prayed.
Now I am able to reach people with the story of love that I never would have been able to talk to. It amazes me how many people from so many different countries and continents have found this little blog. Yes there are days that I cannot post especially the last few months as I have dealt with illness and surgery. Yet, I know that God has opened the channel for me.
Now what does this apply to others that are reading this. First of all there are some obstacles that seem insurmountable. We have obstacles that have been placed in our faith journey by others. Yet, if you are willing to serve God a path will be made clear. There are other things that we put in the path that keep us from serving God. In those things God will eventually clear the path so that you can do what you are called to do.
This man felt like he was doing all he needed to do to serve the one who had Created him. Yet, what he was missing is that you cannot serve the world and Jesus. You have to put God first and when you do miracles happen. You might not believe it at the time. Yet, if you talk to anyone that gives their life over to God's call they will tell you of the little miracles that come about.
I am not sure what the next obstacle will be. Yet, what I know is if I continue serving God and living the call on my life there is nothing me and Jesus will be able to overcome.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for being there for us when we run and hide. Thank you for never leaving us even when we put other things first. Thank you for the call that you have placed in our life. Thank you for loving us when we do not deserve it. Help us follow your call. Help us never to put things before you. We thank you for breaking the obstacles that we put between you and us. We thank you for tearing down the obstacles so we can serve you. In the name of the Great Guide of Life we pray. Amen
Questions:
My thoughts about the verses:
It is very hard to follow God. We do many things to do anything to keep from serving God. We take on jobs that keep us from being able to serve. We plan vacations and mini weekend excursions that keep us away from the temple. We choose activities that keep us out of the spotlight. We use our illnesses and education limitations to say we can’t serve God.
Now I know some are going to be upset with this blog, but I really feel that we need to look at our own lives. When you look inward you are less likely to be able to judge others. Because when you look at what you do to distance yourself God you cannot judge others for things that they may do. See it is our actions that keep us from truly serving God. God gives us all the opportunities to be the witness we need to be in the world yet, we choose to do other things instead of answering our call.
I know one of the obstacles that came up for me was the fact that I was a woman. I was taught from a young age that women could not preach. Yet, I felt the call to tell others about Jesus. So when I was younger I believed that my call was to teach children. I spent a lot of energy on making sure that children heard the story of God.
Yet, a second obstacle came up and that was when I came out as a Lesbian. Many would think of this as the double whammy. I knew that there was a call on my life yet, what could I do. Then I found the Metropolitan Community Church in my hometown. I knew right then and there that the second door in my ministry had been opened. God was leading me to teach others just like me about the love of God.
Then I did the craziest thing. After searching for years how to minister I allowed a job and other things to become a stumbling block to me. I was running from my call because I felt that I had to make money to survive. I had to provide so that we could live. Yet, through it all my heart ached and my soul had a part that was being ripped apart.
One day I asked God to help me get back to your call. I never expected what would happen next. I lost my job not because of anything that I had done. My body had started falling apart. I had to put my trust back into God. Now when you are sick it is really easy to throw in the towel and feel defeated. I will have to admit that anger hit me for a while. Yet, I knew that somehow this was an answer to the prayer that I had prayed.
Now I am able to reach people with the story of love that I never would have been able to talk to. It amazes me how many people from so many different countries and continents have found this little blog. Yes there are days that I cannot post especially the last few months as I have dealt with illness and surgery. Yet, I know that God has opened the channel for me.
Now what does this apply to others that are reading this. First of all there are some obstacles that seem insurmountable. We have obstacles that have been placed in our faith journey by others. Yet, if you are willing to serve God a path will be made clear. There are other things that we put in the path that keep us from serving God. In those things God will eventually clear the path so that you can do what you are called to do.
This man felt like he was doing all he needed to do to serve the one who had Created him. Yet, what he was missing is that you cannot serve the world and Jesus. You have to put God first and when you do miracles happen. You might not believe it at the time. Yet, if you talk to anyone that gives their life over to God's call they will tell you of the little miracles that come about.
I am not sure what the next obstacle will be. Yet, what I know is if I continue serving God and living the call on my life there is nothing me and Jesus will be able to overcome.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for being there for us when we run and hide. Thank you for never leaving us even when we put other things first. Thank you for the call that you have placed in our life. Thank you for loving us when we do not deserve it. Help us follow your call. Help us never to put things before you. We thank you for breaking the obstacles that we put between you and us. We thank you for tearing down the obstacles so we can serve you. In the name of the Great Guide of Life we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the call that God has placed on your life? Are you finding it hard to follow God? Is there something that you need to put out of your life so that you can serve God? Are you being an obstacle to someone else's call? What do you need to do today to Follow God?
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