It happened again. Often, I evaluate my life on various levels. That includes my time spent writing and sharing it on Facebook, as well as on my blog site. With much going on in my life otherwise presently, I feel it is wise to check on what is working and what is not...and what needs to change.
I love being in touch with friends all over the world on social media. There are so many friendships I enjoy and treasure. Yet sometimes, I truly wonder if what I am doing is making any difference at all. Sure, I love to write. I love to try to encourage someone on their journey. I love to stay connected with those I love and miss. But if it is no longer making a difference, perhaps I should make some changes and consider other options.
I will be blatantly honest. Last week, I was ready to withdraw from social media completely. Oh, there were people I would have shared my contact information with so we would stay connected. Truthfully, I was one click away from closing this chapter in my life...temporarily, at least. Perhaps permanently.
Then a very dear person shared that something made a difference in their life. I was honestly shocked. So I prayed...and listened....and wondered...and re-evaluated. As a minister's wife, I know the work and preparation that goes into a message each week. As a former teacher, I know the work that goes into lesson plans, preparation and presentation. As a musician, director and writer, I know the effort that goes into preparation, practice and delivery. As a counselor, I know the time that goes into research, studies, analysis and practice. But there's one thing I had forgotten.
Somehow, I lost sight of Who I am serving and why I do what I do in this life. It's not about expectations...or experience...or results....or responses. It is totally, completely, no holds barred on doing what God has called me to do, in this season of my life, as long as He calls me to do it...for Him. He is the reason for my every breath. He is the reason for every word I write, speak, sing or select. He is the reason I try so share, try to encourage and try to make a difference. Instead of evaluating what I think needs to be done or how effective my life is in various aspects, I simply need to listen to Him...do what He asks...honor Him above all else...and leave the rest to Him. If I am ineffective, He will close this door and open others. If there is another direction He desires for me, I will do so. Immediately.
But for tonight...for this time...in this way...I will simply listen to Him and do what He asks me to do. I will know if/when this season changes. He will bring a peace into my heart, new opportunities into my life and make His direction obvious, as I clearly ask of Him daily. Whatever we do, wherever we are, however we serve, whenever the season allows...may He be the One we serve ultimately and faithfully. Thank You, God, for allowing me to offer these simple words...for Your glory...for now.♥~thl
"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord.' As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways highter than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55: 8>9
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