What does Greater look like to me? I don't know for sure. See I have tons of thoughts, but immediately the thief comes to steal my ideas.
I get this thought of how I want to do a Bible Study of my own, and so I wonder is that the greater thing that God wants me to do. But again I am flooded with doubt and unbelief. Maybe it's just my thought and not God's calling for me. Would anybody come, and if they did - what if they knew more than me?
Greater could be me writing my own book that inspires thousands - But there are so many books, somebody has probably said what I would want to say and then people would think I was copying them.
Greater could be me going to schools and other places teaching girls to be confident and trusting in Gods label for them not the worlds.
Greater could be working with and helping women that have and are being abused. Help them to find a better physical, but more importantly spiritual place to live.
Greater could be getting involved in helping to stop modern day slavery and sex trafficking.
See all of these things are tender in my spirit. All of these thoughts have come to me over and over. So are they Greater? Are they the greater things that Jesus is talking about in John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." Maybe, but not yet! That's because they are still sitting right where they started, as a thought in my head and my spirit.
Only a couple chapters into the book Greater I believe any of these could be greater. But greater takes some action. My life doesn't become greater without participation on my part. These greater things I have listed above don't just happen, I have to do them.
So as I am wrapping this up and fighting the second thoughts of how this post should go...
Greater to me will be me coming to the point where I step out and do the things God has called me to do. Greater will be looking at the list and knowing God wants me to do something, and not questioning if it's just something I dreamed up.
Blessings to you all on your journey to Greater!
Lynn
7 comments:
It sounds like you have some wonderful ideas already. Maybe you will accomplish all of these goals in one lifetime?
Wonderful, thoughtful post.
I have a simple suggestion...why not start with just one thing?
It's often surprising how little it takes to glorify God...if we only step out and do that one thing.
Have a blessed day and thanks for sharing!
I feel like I could have written this! Thank you for sharing your heart. And go for it! (any of it ;))
beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing!
No doubt in my mind that with your willing heart, God will direct you to the "greater" life He has for you!
Thank you for your honest thoughts. ~b
Hey Lynn,
Thank you for being so honest and transparent. I know God will lead you and help you discern your next step. : ) I can tell you have a heart to help others. -Sue
Lynn I have had most of those same thoughts and another about blogging and even set up a blogspot but haven't jumped in and written yet. I enjoyed this and like you praying for more, praying for Greater, and the courage to step out and do what God is calling me to do! Debbie W. (OBS Leader)
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