I’ve known for several years that my ministry and gifting is that of encouragement. I always felt sort of short-changed by God for giving me such a boring, unnoticeable ministry. I always wanted to be in the limelight. I never thought encouragement was unique. It seemed to me that everyone should be doing it all the time, like keeping a servant’s attitude, or walking in the spirit.
One thing I realized is that when something comes naturally or easily to a person, we don’t always realize the uniqueness of our gifting. Then we can take it for granted or worse, ignore it all together and try to cultivate a different gift or ministry. (I always wanted to be a teacher. )
But Why fight it? We need to embrace it and hone it in order to be truly used by God in it.
I am pretty certain that my career in insurance sales is simply an outlet for my ministry. I am invited into people’s homes every day. I believe that every home is an opportunity to bless someone, encourage someone, make someone’s day. Often when I walk in, I’m greeted with a stiff handshake and a feeling of uncertainty by the person. But when I leave, often after several hours, I am very frequently given a huge embrace. Those are the days that I’ve given my business to God and instead of worrying about the income. God is faithful: he will provide. Now it’s my job to be faithful and open to Him and what He’s got in store for me each day.
Expect great things and decide to have a great day!
Debbie
One thing I realized is that when something comes naturally or easily to a person, we don’t always realize the uniqueness of our gifting. Then we can take it for granted or worse, ignore it all together and try to cultivate a different gift or ministry. (I always wanted to be a teacher. )
But Why fight it? We need to embrace it and hone it in order to be truly used by God in it.
I am pretty certain that my career in insurance sales is simply an outlet for my ministry. I am invited into people’s homes every day. I believe that every home is an opportunity to bless someone, encourage someone, make someone’s day. Often when I walk in, I’m greeted with a stiff handshake and a feeling of uncertainty by the person. But when I leave, often after several hours, I am very frequently given a huge embrace. Those are the days that I’ve given my business to God and instead of worrying about the income. God is faithful: he will provide. Now it’s my job to be faithful and open to Him and what He’s got in store for me each day.
Expect great things and decide to have a great day!
Debbie
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