Faith Builders…

Discussion:
How can you physically put your faith in action today? In what circumstance in your life is God calling for you to step out, pick up that stone, and follow Him? How does this quote impact your struggles in this area?

Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.

Iwas going to take a break from blogging today and just read posts, but I could not let this one go (in fact I think God said I need to meditate on this today). I am struggling today, at first I said “I am just feeling worn out”, then I said it is because of some up coming things I am worrying about, but after reading this I think I am struggling with my “active” Faith and God leading me where I am to serve.

Currently I am helping 8th grade girls in the middle school room during our bible study time Sunday evenings. Youth are a passion of mine, in all honesty high school first, but since my kids are in middle school that is where I want to serve. Several years ago, I taught a women’s bible study group. It really stretched me and I loved facilitating it, I also got a lot of positive feedback. Before jumping in with the middle schoolers I had really prayed, “Lord where do you want me, where do you want to use me”. I know there are several areas I can be successful in.

I ended up jumping at the chance of helping middle school kids, my kids are only young once and I love to watch them grow. We have a good number of 6th, and 7th graders that come, but I only have one 8th grade girl. I know I would feel uncomfortable being the only girl in the group, but it is hard because you don’t want to go back down and be with the 7th graders. But I have to admit it has been difficult for both of us.

1. When God leads you to where you should serve, shouldn’t you see some sort of fruit/feedback/ feeling that you are where you should be. (not that I am thinking of quitting and in all honesty this bible study just began)
2. The girl really does not want to be there, and I am struggling with that.

I guess I am discouraged because I am sitting here saying “Lord use me, I feel you have led me here” but all I am feeling is frustration. I know in the ministry this is not a new feeling. We have a wonderful youth pastor that is awesome with the kids.

So the quote is reminding me that Faith is active, I can sit here and believe what God’s will is, and read what God’s will is; but unless I am willing to step out into the unknown, into the uncomfortable, I am not practicing my faith. I am excited to have a bible study even if it is one gal showing up, all the work is worth it. But when the person does not want to be there it makes it difficult.

God has called me to be available, and he will do the rest. And with that thought, I will continue to be “active” and prepare every Sunday evening, be “available” and let God take care of the rest. And be willing to be continually out of my comfort zone, knowing that he will carry me. I am so writing this to myself, because the words are here on paper I just need to get my heart in line with them. Thank you for this wonderful meme, I am looking forward to reading the others.

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