I began this course because of a tugging at my heart to “do more” as we approach the end of the Church Age. I initially found you through a Rock Harbor Church message and immediately ordered 20 Rapture Kits to give to the people in my apartment building and other points of contact. I also regularly post scriptures in my little garden outside my apartment and pass out scripture cards to those around me. . .still, there’s more to do.
I must admit that as I have gone through the first two weeks, those old feelings of inadequacy are resurfacing (years of wrong teaching, legalism) but I am persevering because I really believe Jesus is coming soon and very soon!
I was very much impacted by the 2nd audio about the Charisma Gifts. A few weeks ago I received a distinct impression that I am a teacher (I am now retired but previously part of my Natural Pharmacy business was educating my patients to take care of themselves). After listening to the audio file, I also know that I have the gift of service/ministering as well (which also fits into by previous work as a Natural Pharmacist).
Now my big quandary is two fold:
I have, because of my profession (I was also a licensed Pharmacist in the traditional sense) always been a “people pleaser” from the standpoint of wanting to ease their suffering and help them do better -in no way would I be confrontational. That is an area I need to ask God to help me with. . .I need boldness to speak one on one (I am fine speaking before an audience).
My second issue is how do I begin to be more fully integrated into this new role. . . .I am isolated with no church family and only a couple of close friends. Someone once said of me, “She knows everybody but has no friends”. That was not as negative as it sounds. . .all my relationships have been professional for the most part. Also, I have no family and am a widow (that’s not “woe is me” just the facts).
So, as I continue through this course, these are the answers I will be focusing on. Biblically I am well equipped but will never finish learning more and more. . .the last 3 years God has had me cocooned in studying His Word and, while I have learned so much, I still know so little!
I would like to offer you this poem I ran across that spoke confirmation to me that I am indeed hearing God’s Call. . .I Stand by The Door by Samuel Shoemaker. The poem immediately brought to mind this verse from Psalm 84:10-For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
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I began this course because of a tugging at my heart to “do more” as we approach the end of the Church Age. I initially found you through a Rock Harbor Church message and immediately ordered 20 Rapture Kits to give to the people in my apartment building and other points of contact. I also regularly post scriptures in my little garden outside my apartment and pass out scripture cards to those around me. . .still, there’s more to do.
I must admit that as I have gone through the first two weeks, those old feelings of inadequacy are resurfacing (years of wrong teaching, legalism) but I am persevering because I really believe Jesus is coming soon and very soon!
I was very much impacted by the 2nd audio about the Charisma Gifts. A few weeks ago I received a distinct impression that I am a teacher (I am now retired but previously part of my Natural Pharmacy business was educating my patients to take care of themselves). After listening to the audio file, I also know that I have the gift of service/ministering as well (which also fits into by previous work as a Natural Pharmacist).
Now my big quandary is two fold:
I have, because of my profession (I was also a licensed Pharmacist in the traditional sense) always been a “people pleaser” from the standpoint of wanting to ease their suffering and help them do better -in no way would I be confrontational. That is an area I need to ask God to help me with. . .I need boldness to speak one on one (I am fine speaking before an audience).
My second issue is how do I begin to be more fully integrated into this new role. . . .I am isolated with no church family and only a couple of close friends. Someone once said of me, “She knows everybody but has no friends”. That was not as negative as it sounds. . .all my relationships have been professional for the most part. Also, I have no family and am a widow (that’s not “woe is me” just the facts).
So, as I continue through this course, these are the answers I will be focusing on. Biblically I am well equipped but will never finish learning more and more. . .the last 3 years God has had me cocooned in studying His Word and, while I have learned so much, I still know so little!
I would like to offer you this poem I ran across that spoke confirmation to me that I am indeed hearing God’s Call. . .I Stand by The Door by Samuel Shoemaker. The poem immediately brought to mind this verse from Psalm 84:10-For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.