God's Grace

As I move forward in my pursuit of God's calling in my life, I once again find myself amazed at how He works.

My transition from my current secular job, into a life of ministry is going to effect every aspect and area of my life. From the manner in which I am use to living, to how I spend my money and the things I am able to do or not do anymore.

I have been able to raise close to, if not more than 6,000 dollars in about 2 months. God has allowed me to be fruitful thus far. As I look back at how I have used the resources God has given me in my life, I know I have not always made the best decisions with what He's given me. I am grateful for His patience, understanding, guidance, and mercy.

I have an opportunity to live in a condo that belong to some friends. They are not needing it and are waiting till the market improves to sell it. As we discuss the possibility of my living there, as I go through this process; their graciousness is over whelming.

As I was driving to work this morning, a scripture came to mind:

2 Corinthians 9:6

Sowing Generously

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and

whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

This reminds me of the generosity that I've given others, giving a vehicle to a single parent friend of two teenagers, when she could not afford a vehicle and had no other options, to lending another vehicle to other friends in their time of need.

Though I don't want, nor deserve credit for the things I do, I am reminded of the above Scripture as guidance in my journey. For it isn't me that deserves praise, but God for His many works and influences in our lives.

As time progresses and things fall into place for me to make this transition, I struggle with feelings of guilt, doubt, fear...

I know that this transition is going to be a battle to the finish. That satan is going to try and trip me up, place obstacles in my way that will slow me down, with the intent of stopping me cold in my tracks.

As my Pastor and friend tells me, I need to keep my focus on what is important, that being my relationship with Christ and His purpose for my life.