Romans 12:3-8 NIV
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
I was trying to find a scripture about going out of your comfort zone. You can be called to do things outside of your comfort zone. I have found that out quite a bit since I have started attending Godsippers. I never would have thought I would go and help out with a clothing ministry let alone being the director. It isn't my favorite thing to do as I am self conscious about being around other people I don't know. I tend to come across differently than I think I am. I have upset people without trying or knowing. But, God will lead me through. I also never would have thought a year ago that I would be doing a blog and sharing the way I am. It is mind blowing that I have had people from Germany, the UK, Portugal, Ukraine and others reading my thoughts. What a wonderful way to share the word of God. I always thought that God called me to teach children and that was it. HA! That was like when I prayed for God to let me specialize in working with Autistic children and he gave me one of my very own. God has plans and you have to be careful with what you pray for because you may get it. But, you have to remember that God will make it possible for you to do what he has called you for. Even though at times, I have thought I had no direction or how to take care of Steven. But, God has always come through for us. Such as the past several months Steven was throwing fit day after day and no end in sight, the end has pretty well come. He has been going to class happily for the past couple of weeks. It is so nice to have him back to happy with going to school. It is so much easier when he is happy. Today was kind of a rough day for me as my fibro was acting up pretty good. We will see what tomorrow brings and go from there. I refuse to worry about how I am feeling as it isn't permanent as God is in control. We had a small group at Godsippers, but fun none the less. I love those ladies and thank God for me going. This goes back to the comfort zone thing, it took me several months of trying to convince myself to go because I was worried about how I would be viewed and if I would be accepted by them. Let me tell you that Satan was laughing all that time I was scared to go, because they are wonderful. It is so important to have a group that you know has your back when you venture outside of your comfort zone for God that will cheer you on and let you lean on them while you find your way.
Blessings
Steven walked to class
Godsippers
couldn't walk as far as usual, but could walk some
Take care and God bless,
Sherri
My darling son, that in hind sight I asked God for.
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