I have been alot of different places today. I have not actually left my office but I have been alot of different places in my own head today. So, as I have figured out and have to keep getting reminded of, that is when it is time for me to stop.
Calling -- I believe each of us is called to a different place in the world. I believe we each understand that calling differently. Some of us are called to be teachers. Some of us are called to be doctors. I understood my calling early in life, or at least received it even if I still don't fully understand it. I believe I am called to share the love of God with young people. Young people today are hurting, overscheduled, confused, confident, crazy and loved. They need to be loved. They need people to understand that they want people to listen to them. This is a calling I understand and accept in different ways everyday of my life. I want to reach out to young people in new and different ways to let them know that God is there. God cares even though they may feel battered, bruised, confused and overwhelmed with all that life is throwing at them.
Giving -- I have dealt with this in abundance this week. Doing a sermon on giving for a thankoffering service really focuses a person to fully define what giving means for them. All I have belongs to God. I know that God will provide for my every need even though I sometimes don't understand that in the now. I give from my heart knowing that my rewards will be greater than anything I can grasp.
Loving -- Sometimes we just need to be loved. We need love without expectations. We need love that is given and returned and given and returned....I have been reading about the organization "To Write Love on Her Arms" today. As a person who has experienced abuse very close to home and suicide and addiction and friends and loved ones in pain and depression, people need to know that everyone needs love. Everyone needs to know the power of a simple hug, a simple "I love you." People need to know that someone is there.
Caring -- This is so close to love for me. Caring and reaching out to someone is so important for me. Showing someone the love of Christ, being a "little Christ" to someone is such a gift. Loving someone as Christ has loved us and being there in their time of trouble to lend a hand or a shoulder without expects of anything in return is awesome.
Listening -- This is something I work on and struggle with everyday. I talk ALOT. I go and do and do and go and sometimes forget to stop and listen. I get so caught up in the process that I forget to hear what needs to be heard.
In our lives we are pulled in so many different ways and many times these things all lead us to one simple truth. We are led to understand that all of these things are important but we have to accept them. We have to embrace the calling, give from our hearts, love and care without expectation and most importantly listen. Listen to whatever needs to be heard.
AMEN
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