Sometimes my call feels too small.
But…
“…we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Sometimes it seems as though others are serving Him in much bigger ways.
But…
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8
Sometimes I feel as though the way God has gifted me doesn’t measure up.
But…
“ There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.”
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Sometimes I wonder if anyone notices the ways in which I am serving.
But…
“Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 6:1
Sometimes I question whether I am making any difference in the lives of others.
But…
“The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers…”
1 Corinthians 3:8-9
Sometimes I wonder if I am really doing what God desires of me.
But…
“Therefore I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2
Sometimes I sense that God just wants me to stop.
Be still
Be quiet
Be with him
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
Thank you so much for joining me for this Simply Sunday at the Fence,
Good morning, ladies!
Very uplifting this morning – thank you!
And He does use your talents for big things – you inspire others to find beauty within their own lives, you share His word on Sundays. He called us to be His feet and hands in this world, and you craft for charity.
Have a great week!
It is a fine line, isn’t it? Trying to figure out what we SHOULD do, what we NEED to do, what we MUST do? I am often afraid that I fall far below the level of what I SHOULD be doing. I guess the truth is that we will NEVER be worthy of the love and talents that are so freely given to us. Great post, Vanessa! xo Diana
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THis is wonderful and such a great reminder. Something I’ve been thinking about lately too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Lovely,lovely, lovely! His Truth, will set us free. So glad you followed it up with verses! Thanks for sharing!
Just what I needed this morning! Thanks!
–Katie
Lovely post! It blessed me so much! If you follow the Holy Spirit, you will receive the gifts He wants you to have. Today, it was to encourage others, you followed and look how many you have blessed with this post! Each of these readers are important to God and He wanted them to be blessed with these words. I’m pretty sure He’s saying “Job well done my good and faithful servant” and what more could we ask for? xoxo, Janice
just had these similar thoughts this week; “what is it I need to be doing” ~ but Zeph. 3:17 is my favorite, kinda more than this little mind can imagine, that HE rejoices over me with singing. HE loves us dear friend! Thanks for sharing such wonderful nuggest with all of us.
When my children were much younger, I remember reading “The Fruit of Her Hands” by Nancy Wilson. One passage from the book that has stuck with me relates Nancy washing dishes (for the umpteenth time) and lamenting to the Lord that she wanted to do SOMETHING. He reminded her that she WAS doing something. “Lord, I’m washing dishes. I want to do something more.” And he reminded her to do it with all her heart.
I’m probably not quoting accurately or doing the story justice, but it impressed upon me the need to do all the the glory of God, and to be all I can be for his glory for that particular season of my life.
Beautiful post! Just what I needed to hear from God today. Thanks
Yvonne
What beautiful Scriptural truths you have shared today, Vanessa! Some of them were exactly what God wants me to focus on today. I’m glad you’re listening … and sharing.
Great post, thank you! xo ~Liz
so lovely…amen sister!
Vanessa, wow! I am simply amazed at the blogs that the Lord leads me to. I am completely there with you and the Word that God gave you is exactly what the Lord has been saying to me! God will fulfil His purpose in your life. Just watch and wait and see. So glad I found you. I will be following you and hope you will visit me too! I will try to be an encouragement to you as you have been to me:)
Romans 8:28…one of my all time favorite verses!
This post is a blessing to me today. Wonderful encouragement and reminders from Scripture!
Thank you, Mary Alice
Beautiful post. And so true. We all feel that way, and I think you’re right: Be still. Listen. Offer yourself in service. So difficult to do this at times!
I love it. And I had the same verse on my blog today- Zeph 3:17. Love it.
Love y’all!
Boy, can I relate.
But can I just assure you that you most certainly DO make a difference!
Your love for the Lord shines through this blog, with each and every post.
Love y’all!
XOXO,
Anne
Love this post and the reminders of truth.
Thank you!
Amanda
Absolutely beautiful post! I think it was intended partly for me! …and I thank you for “answering the call” and sharing it, along with the perfect scripture! I think I will put the Zephaniah 3:17 verse on my blog for a while! ~~Bless you!
Love this..
and isn’t it awesome to think of Him rejoicing over us with singing?
Wow!
That is my verse of the week!!!! Zeph.m 317. I love how God weaves all our lives together … for the right prupose. Thank you for sharing !!
Laurie
Wonderful thoughts. I am reading this on Tuesday but perfectly timed. Thank you!
Honestly, Vanessa, I think that you and I really are kindred spirits. I know just what you mean, I think. Thank you for the reminder to bloom right where God has planted me!!
I believe everyone needs to be reminded of that. Often. Thank you so much.
Ruthie