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The path is getting wider.
I don't know exactly when it happened or how it happened, but it did.
I have had this picture in my head on how I would serve Him and what it looked like. I love children's ministry BIG. It's my sweet spot. And for the last year I have stayed in this little box that was comfortable even though I felt the nudge of more. Put me in a room full of kids and my heart skips a beat or two in excitement.
Talking about Jesus with these tiny beings that just soak it all in and fall in love with Him with complete abandon.
Then when I least expected it, the path got wider.
Come talk with the moms. That is what she said.
You love their kids already. Now come love on them.
So tonight as I looked into the faces of these wonderfully marvelously made women, I couldn't help but laugh at me thinking that I had this path all figured out.
So I know that I will follow no matter the size of the path.
He has beauty there for me with each step.
I am thankful and so incredibly blessed.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20
The path is getting wider.
I don't know exactly when it happened or how it happened, but it did.
I have had this picture in my head on how I would serve Him and what it looked like. I love children's ministry BIG. It's my sweet spot. And for the last year I have stayed in this little box that was comfortable even though I felt the nudge of more. Put me in a room full of kids and my heart skips a beat or two in excitement.
Talking about Jesus with these tiny beings that just soak it all in and fall in love with Him with complete abandon.
Then when I least expected it, the path got wider.
Come talk with the moms. That is what she said.
You love their kids already. Now come love on them.
So tonight as I looked into the faces of these wonderfully marvelously made women, I couldn't help but laugh at me thinking that I had this path all figured out.
So I know that I will follow no matter the size of the path.
He has beauty there for me with each step.
I am thankful and so incredibly blessed.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20
yeah, just when we think we get it all figured out, God turns our worlds upside down! Working on telling me story about all that. It's a zinger! God likes to get us out of our comfort zone for sure! I love your font! I'm sure those moms love you and see your love for their little ones shining through you! xo
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear your story Jennifer! Please let me know when you share it! Blessings!
Delete...and because you love their kids - they already love you! He's pretty smart like that! How exciting to have that path widened! Hope you get more and more opportunities to Be Love! ~Karrilee~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Karrilee! Blessings!
DeleteThe more you trust, the more He can entrust to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for faithfully serving and giving, my friend!
Thank you sweet friend for your encouragement. Blessings!
DeleteThank you for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Linda! Thank you so much for visiting today! Blessings!
Deleteah, wider paths. we should never get too comfortable, eh? love how you shared this, and love the reminder that God often changes or enlarges our direction just when we think we're all nice and cozy and comfortable :-)
ReplyDeletesounds like you have a beautiful ministry--to both the kids AND their moms!
have a great weekend!
steph
Oh that is so true Steph. He keeps bringing me back to the uncomfortable. Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings!
DeleteSometimes it seems like the path is constantly changing...so glad you continue following!
ReplyDeleteMary
Thanks Mary! Thank is so true. And with that change comes growth. Blessings!
DeleteBless you for being such a faithful servant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise! Blessings to you as well!
DeleteI get this...so thankful you are following His heart where it leads you...He does know...and He sees the best for us. blessings and may your heart be full of words for these woman.~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouragement Ro! Blessings!
DeleteWe need someone like you at our church.. We are always short handed in the children's ministry :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet Ren! We are fairly short in our children's ministry as well. What age group do you work with? Blessings!
DeleteLove Stefanie's comment and totally agree. Thank you for your faithfulness!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy! Blessings!
DeleteWhat an amazing blessing you are!! How exciting :) So enjoyed chatting with you last night. Have a fabulous day!
ReplyDeleteLOVED chatting with you too Kathleen! Looking forward to doing it again soon! Blessings!
DeleteI'm already a follower, but I'm visiting from the hop. So glad to hear your path is getting bigger. You must be something right to have more opportunity. :) Best of luck w/your new teaching.
ReplyDeleteLooking at God's glory unfolding through you, Wendy, and it is looking good!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Paula that is by far the best I could hope for...that others would see Him through me. Thank you so much. Blessings!
DeleteBeautiful! Bless you for looking into their hearts and looking into their momma's eyes! Listening to God's nudge out of your comfort zone is awesome too! We're neighbors today at the Aloha Hop! Blessings! simplyhelpinghim.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Misty! I am so blessed by all He is doing in my life. Have a wonderful week!
DeleteI'm slowly stepping out of my comfort zone to follow His plan, too. It's both scary and exhilarating at the same time. Have to keep reminding myself to look forward toward Him and His blessings, and leave the past in the dust. Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeletePraying for you tonight as you step out into all He has in store for you Nancy. I know it is scary, but sister...He's got this! Blessings!
DeleteThis is beautiful. And I LOVE that verse- amazing what God does when we are willing to stop telling HIM what we can or cannot do. Thanks for being faithful and for this great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks friend. Oh yes...how much He can do when we give up control. Blessings!
DeleteI've thought I knew the path I was supposed to be on SO many times. God is so gracious to lead us and use us despite our reluctancy. I've found that once I step out on the wider path, I wonder why I hesitated so long! Looking to Him to lead the best and most blessed way! May He meet you in a profound way on the wider path. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer! So thankful He leads so lovingly when I drag my feet along the way. Blessings!
DeleteThanks Jennifer! I am so blessed by them as well. Blessings friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece. I totally understand what you wrote here...it's the same way for me and our children's ministry here. God is pushing me waaaay beyond my comfort zone. I gave you an award on my blog here: http://www.littlerandr.org/2012/10/liebster-blog-award.html
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rosilind! Blessings!
DeleteThanks for the great thoughts to ponder. Hope you have a blessed weekend! :O)
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane! Hope your week is wonderful! Blessings!
DeleteThanks so much! Looking forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIf I've told you a thousand times, I haven't told you enough: OH what God can do through you, friend! So proud of you for saying Yes...not I, but Him in me....honored to call you friend!
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