So I was perusing some blogs last night and stumbled across one I had brushed over before. The blog is called the journey. Now I found myself reading and reading and not wanting to stop. I wanted to live vicariously through her. I loved her walk, I loved that she is really serving painstakingly, I admired her and was a little envious of her joy.....there is great joy in partnering with God! While I thought it was amazing, the thought of picking up my own cross and going way out of my comfort zone freaked me out. I continued to look at pictures and read stories...my heart broke for those people. I said to God as a mocker as an unbeliever would, why Lord do you let them live that way? Why do people and babies have to starve?
This morning when I was praying and reading the word, the Lord simply answered me.......because of you, because my children aren't taking care of them. We are here to be his hands and feet and so often excuse inconvenient acts of service for all sorts of reasons that don't amount to a hill of beans where God is concerned. I'm not pointing fingers really, I'm just as guilty as the next "Christian". Don't get me wrong I serve, but not far beyond my comfort zone. If there is a need then we are all called! This I pray for my new year is to take up my cross...His mercies are new every morning!
How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.
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