Does anyone need to hear this? God has you right where He wants you to be. You are doing His will, and this path will take you somewhere. Trust that you are being prepared for something greater according to His purpose.
Lack of acceptance has hit me every now and then for where I am in life. I am so blessed to be a homeschooler, being able to be at home with my kiddos, yet I’ve always felt like there should be more. My ministry in my life right now is my children, and what a ministry that is. I have the ever important role of molding the young minds that He has loaned to me, but why do I search for more? Do I not feel fulfilled by what I do?
This is a theme that comes up for me often. It is a difficult one to shake. Can anyone relate? To help me get through these moments, I have to put in some work, but it’s worth it! Here’s what helped me and can help you, too:
Identify the Season You’re In
What is your season? I am reminded time and time again that training my two boys up in the way they should go is my current season. Writing this blog for hearts that may be stirred is my season.
Think About What Fruit Can Be Yielded from This Season
The fruit of my efforts in this season could be my two boys coming to know their Savior, Jesus Christ and eventually leading others to do the same. What a win would that be! And I pray that will happen. My blogging efforts may help others feel more understood, seen and, I hope, more curious about the love of God. These things are nothing to belittle or scoff at. There is no such thing as a small win when it comes to the Kingdom of God.
Learn how you can be more grateful for the situation you’re in
The antidote to discontent is gratitude. Feeling unfulfilled or unhappy? Look for all the things you have to be grateful for in this season. The effect of gratitude is real, and mindful practice everyday will have you looking at your season from a different perspective. Please know, I am definitely talking to myself here, too.
Go all in with your gifts
What has God given to you – talents, skills, possessions – that you can use to help others today? Are you a listener? Could someone use you today? Are you an encourager? Who have you encouraged today? Use what the Lord has given to you and with all your heart. You will be sowing and seeing why in this season God has you where you are. I have to say, me blogging has been a great comfort to me (and I hope to others).
I hope this article can help anyone who may feel stuck in a circumstance to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It takes work to will ourselves to see positive perspective, but it can be done! The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone. Even when you cannot sense His presence, He is with you, helping you to overcome all things.
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