Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said ” I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
Have you ever wanted something that someone else possessed? I myself am not one to keep up with the Jones’. I could care less about the new technology and the new cars, cell phones, fashions, etc. You get the picture. I am perfectly content with what I have. But on the other hand this scripture was still meant for me. With Jesus leading the way, I have been seeking a career in writing. I have my highs and lows but with each step He is forming me to become the person/writer that He desires me to be. But it is when I am in those lows that I find my self in the covetousness state. (That is probably when it occurs the most for others as well) . I am not alone on this writing adventure. He has also led my mom to write as well. He too has placed books upon her life that must be written for His glory. My mom is so awesome. I can’t help but to admire her. I see such strength and determination in her as she researches and writes. She is very knowledgeable and wise. It seems as if she knows where she is going and is achieving things left and right. When I last spoke to her I could feel my frustrations with my own ministry start to overwhelm me. Tears wailed up in my eyes as I tried to figure out, why she seemed to have it all together and why I can’t stop going round and round in circles. Yes, I was experiencing a low in my writing as she was experiencing a high. The Lord was revealing all sorts of things to her, and me well I was in the dark, wanting what my mom had ( Words from the Lord). She reassured me that she too did not have it all together that her thoughts were everywhere. The Lord has predestined us to write and publish books. And with this scripture I am reminded that He will never leave me nor forsake me. His plan for my life although at times parallels to my mom s it will never be the same. I must be content with the words and the direction he has given me and rejoice when momma hears the words meant for her. Lord, help me to be content with the life you have given me!
***Please visit my mom s sight. It is wonderful!!
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Just Breathe Ministries
A.L Greene
carrie Says: February 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm
hey, you finaaly made it back. If only i could think of something interesting to talk or write. well keep up the good work.
Very Blessed Says: February 29, 2008 at 12:56 am
You may feel like that you are going around in circles and not accomplishing anything for the Lord, but you are. You are learning right now…in training sort of speak… Trust the Lord, He knows what He is doing. It is so easy for us to become so impatient, so easily. It’s so easy for us to get off track. I miss our long conversations because the Lord always reveals some truth to me through your words. Words HE give you and you don’t even realize it. I’m sure the Lord has used you with so many people you just don’t have any idea. Don’t give up! This is your season of stillness. i might be saying the same thing over and over, I don’t know – my eyes are blurry right now so I’m not going to attempt to edit- I’m just writing from my heart. mabye that’s what the Lord wants you to do…just write from your heart. i know for me when I want something to work perfectly i usually screw it up just by trying too hard. does that make sense? It’s when I don’t think about saying something just perfectly that the Lord uses my words or actions for HIM.
I love you girl and I miss you. Do not be afraid. you’ve read journal entries to me in the past that I was just amazed about, never did the Lord give me those insights. you have a gift, He is using you everyday.