Building up in Christ

I've spent a lot of days thinking about women's ministry. What my role is. What God wants me to do. How to stay out of God's way. The only thing I know for sure is God has given me a heart for women's ministry. That's it. And I probably talk too much.

Why is it that so many people suffer so much? Things have come in to focus for me and it just seems like everyone is so overwhelmed that they can't stop to feel the feelings and they can hardly make the time for God. I wonder how much of that goes hand in hand.

I've mentioned a few times about how awful this year has been. It feels like forced growth. Almost like when I break a leaf off from one of my plants and toss it in water, hoping it'll make some roots. Rooting in water is where we start. But we still need the dirt to thrive. Kind of like, accepting Christ (the living water) is where we begin. But through the dirt (suffering) we grow. And of course, that's all part of the refining process.

What I mean to point to is a thank you to God for the hardship. I can speak about things that are a little less painful. I can empathize and sympathize and come along side a fellow sister in pain because I've been there. Not in every circumstance but in many.

I can look back and see where God met me through the year. How every thing was carefully orchestrated. Intricately woven through and I can clearly see he always showed up in the seams where I was falling apart. I have sadness every day but also lots of hope. I've seen His goodness.

I keep hearing this one scripture. Probably because of the Dutch farm eggs.

This is the Day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Also, I don't want to be a brand anymore. I don't want to market on IG. I want to just share and offer some sort of inspiration to women in the same situation. When I think about the kingdom and what I'm doing, it makes more sense to save souls and allow God to provide for all of my needs instead of me killing myself to make extra money to pull us out of debt. I will still review and share things that I love but with a different heart. I want you to have that awesome Twist brand sponge. I just don't want them to pay me to post about it. I think I'm at that point of "just because I can, doesn't mean I should".

Keep praying for your brothers and sisters in Christ. Keep praying for your pastor and their family. Keep praying for that one friend that hasn't been to church in a while. Keep praying for that family member who walked away. And of course, the lost souls.

Praying in faith that you've gained some wisdom.

Renee