Purpose. Plan. Perseverance.
These are words my Pastor emphasized this past weekend at church and will expound on them over the next several weeks. He talked about Joseph and how he went from the pit to the prison to the palace, not only to provide for Joseph and his family (the Israelites), but for the bigger picture--to provide for all of mankind for eternity.
I thought about how this applies to the purpose and plan God has for me and my family, and what the much bigger picture is. Since I was in Kindergarten, I've known that I am a teacher. Since I was 14, I've known that my destiny is East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. I've had visions, dreams, and prophecies concerning the ministry God wants me to do for Him there.
BUT It feels like it's taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R!
Hebrews 10:35-39 says, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For in just a very little while, 'He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.' But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved."
I will persevere! I will keep my focus on the prize in the end and live day-to-day, listening, waiting, and obeying what He says to do. I will fulfill the plan and purpose He has for me. I will press on, even though I may not know every detail. I will heed Him as He says to me, "Remember My promises, keep My commandments, and you will prosper and fulfill all that I have for you."
I will persevere.
6 comments:
hello kara love. Well I came to church on wednesday night and you weren't there! gosh! what am i going to do with you? haha
hope all is well and your kids are feeling better :]
Sarah Beth,
How am I supposed to comment on your blogs if I'm not a member? :) Thanks for thinking of me! By the way, how did you find my blog? Shhhh, it's a secret! :)
haha I have my ways :] so how do you become a member? lol
i'm new to all of this. I'm a myspace girl!!
Sarah Beth,
Log in and go to tab "Settings" and then click on comments. Change it to ANYONE or ONLY REGISTERED USERS so anyone can post a comment OR, instead of COMMENTS, click on MEMBERS and add my email, which I will give to you at church.
ok. i think i have this whole thing figured out! haha
psh i dont care. here's my cell, 870-9945 :]
you can call meeeee :]
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