So much of my time feels wasted. I feel like I could do so much more for God if I only had more time to work with. I rarely have time to just sit with Him, and to marvel at His beauty, fix my spirit upon Him. I find myself longing to be in His presence, and upset when my days become busier then I'd like, leaving little time left for peace with my Father.
So instead of the quiet worship I crave, I end up bombarded by the ordinary. My days are filled with the same thing as every other mother on the globe. I’m looking for ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables, get my kids to respect me, save money on groceries, have a better marriage, these are all things every human wants; you can find solutions to all these through “earthly avenues”. So how is my mission as a mom any different than the worlds?
There is hope in my ordinary, because nothing is ordinary when you are doing it for God. Matthew 10:42 says: And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
Everything I do is an opportunity for worship, an opportunity for my spirit to connect with His, as long as I am doing it unto the Lord. That is what sets me apart from the world; it’s the nature of the worker, the intent of my spirit that makes all the difference.
It is critical that I maintain my time with God; this encourages my spirit to continue on this journey. Quiet times with God are easy to see as worship, and so much easier to feel His presence; but it is imperative that I see every moment of my life as an opportunity to bless others, to move in the spirit, and at the same time, bless the Lord. If I’m blessing the Lord, it is worship.
So instead of the quiet worship I crave, I end up bombarded by the ordinary. My days are filled with the same thing as every other mother on the globe. I’m looking for ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables, get my kids to respect me, save money on groceries, have a better marriage, these are all things every human wants; you can find solutions to all these through “earthly avenues”. So how is my mission as a mom any different than the worlds?
There is hope in my ordinary, because nothing is ordinary when you are doing it for God. Matthew 10:42 says: And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
Everything I do is an opportunity for worship, an opportunity for my spirit to connect with His, as long as I am doing it unto the Lord. That is what sets me apart from the world; it’s the nature of the worker, the intent of my spirit that makes all the difference.
It is critical that I maintain my time with God; this encourages my spirit to continue on this journey. Quiet times with God are easy to see as worship, and so much easier to feel His presence; but it is imperative that I see every moment of my life as an opportunity to bless others, to move in the spirit, and at the same time, bless the Lord. If I’m blessing the Lord, it is worship.
If we spend our lives working for others, solely the members of our families, or even for ourselves, we will find ourselves empty, and worn ragged. Working only for the gratification of men will leave little satisfaction from your efforts. The true sacrifice of our work and service will never be entirely noticed by anyone apart from God. It is crucial that we work unto the Lord, and not unto men.
Colossians whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
As our spirits become more sensitive to His voice, it will be possible for us to take the Holy Spirit with us and go out into our world, using every opportunity to bless others; even if all we are doing is laundry, mopping floors, smiling at the cashier (even while my kids are screaming), or wiping a nose. We need to see every aspect of our lives as ministry opportunities and not just our acts of worship in "church" or in our private time with God. We need know that every action we take is not for anyone else, or even ourselves, it’s for our Father. We need this mindset for the sake of ourselves, our sanity, and our spirit. Our positions, as mothers, are essential in the Kingdom; and should never be perceived as ordinary.
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