Blessed to Be a Blessing

Sometimes when I come to my quiet place to be with Lord, I can get frustrated when I don’t hear a response or feel a strong connection with Him. When that happens (and I know we all go through that from time to time), I’ve learned to wait on Him. I just read or quietly praise Him. I look at this time as making a deposit into a bank account, an investment of myself back to God.

I remind myself of who God really is: Almighty God and the King of the Universe! He is omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (all-present), and omniscient (all-knowing). And even though He invites us into an intimate relationship with Him, He is still to be revered, honored, and respected.

God isn’t at our beck and call for our convenience or our whim. No, we are actually here for His service, His purposes, His pleasure. We’re called to worship Him, learn from Him, and receive instruction from Him so we can take what He’s given us and give it back to Him through our service to others.

All that He does for us, gives to us, loves us, and teaches us are precious blessings to hold dear. But they aren’t just for our personal joy and happiness. They’re to be given back to God as we serve Him. We are blessed to be a blessing to others (Genesis 12:2). We are walking warehouses of Seed to be Sown into the lives of others!

Eternal Fruit

I’ve heard people say, “Remember, it’s not all about you, it’s about God.” Well, that’s really true!

But clichés like this bother me, because I wonder if the people who say this really get what they’re saying. Do they truly understand that each of us is called to leave a legacy? Do they ever ask themselves, “What am I going to pass on to my children and grandchildren after I’m gone that will reflect the truths God has taught me?”

When we’re truly living for the Lord, we will deliberately and diligently Sow fruitful Seeds into God’s Kingdom—not just going on with our routines and living lives that will bear little fruit for our generations.

So how can we leave a legacy that will last for eternity? How can you and I serve the Lord today? How can our lives glorify Him?

Elisabeth Elliott writes: “The sum of our job here on earth is to glorify God”. She goes on to say: “What constitutes a great work for God? Where does it begin? Always in humility. Not in being served, but in serving. Not in self-actualization but in self-surrender”.

I have come to this new season of my life giving much thought to the heritage I want to leave. What will my spiritual legacy be for my children…my grandchildren…the Kingdom? Even though I’ve served the Lord for many years and sometimes feel tired, I’m still young and healthy enough to keep serving Him. I want to do more for my King!

What about you…what will your legacy be? During your quiet times with the Lord, I encourage you to take time to ask Him about the heritage He wants you to leave after you go home to be with Him.

Quiet Moments

We all need quiet moments to be still and wait upon the Lord to receive His instruction…to sense the moods of the Holy Spirit…and to adjust our thoughts and our actions accordingly.

I’m very aware of how my dog Baillie is tuned in to my every move and mood. Her eyes are on me every second that I’m in her presence, and even with her eyes closed, she senses me and responds.

This is how I want to be with the Holy Spirit…keenly aware of Him at all times and ready to listen, worship, and respond to His leading. Friend, this is my prayer––that we will grow in our walk and fine-tune our spirit to His!

Grace and love to you,