Thursday Writing by Corinne Mustafa...4/20/17

Good morning,

Everyone who wants to serve God during her  life is called to do so. That is the theme of the writing for today by Corinne Mustafa. The title of this writing is, "Making an Impact." All of God's People are created with gifts that enable us to have an impact on those who God sends our way.

Some have musical talent; some see spiritual analogies they can share; some have the gift of teaching; some are writers. The list goes on and on. Corinne asks, "What do you think your God given mission is? I invite you to search your heart and see what God has for you.  As you do this, remember that you are not too old or too young to set out on the trip." 
We have the instruction in the Bible of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples (and to us) that they spread his teachings to all the nations of the world. This can also include applying these teachings to a "mission" to our own location.

God bless
Corinne
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Today's devotional
"Making an Impact"

When you read this sign it proclaims what our job in life should be...not in topic detail but rather a general outline of how to fit yourself into God's world.

The fact is, that God has created us with a role in His creation. There are many ways we can step into this role. The job for us is to seek God and try to discern what He has for you to do. 
It can be a work in progress. Some times people do not find out what their destiny is until they are much older. One secular example of this is Grandma Moses who started painting at the age of 78 and painted until her death at the age of 100. There are many examples of slowing arriving at a given place. Others know where they want to head when they are very young. Last night on TV there was a young 15 year old who told her father that she wanted to be an astronaut and go to Mars when she was 3 years old.

The journey can end with a thought and a desire and the route is chosen, or there can be a long journey with many side roads. In this case it could take years to find the right path. If we are unsure we need to observe and feel God's leading.

Whatever the outcome and the particulars we can be sure that God does have a plan, and whatever we end up becoming we should poise ourselves to make an impact  in the world. Not many of us can be a Billy Graham or a Mother Theresa who is known far and wide. Our "world" can be as small as our home, neighborhood, church or city. Everyone can look around and discover the action and scope that we are called to.  We need to remember what is said in Scripture...

For we are co-workers in God’s service; 

you are God’s field, God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:9

What do you think your God given mission is? I invite you to search your heart and see what God has for you.  As you do this remember that you are not too old or too young to set out on the trip. The song below provides good food for thought about what is happening as you work to find your place of usefulness to God in the world.

Hillsong United singing

"Lord I Offer My Life to You"

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Here is an uplifting graphic

for you to think about.

As a priest of our Father we are positioned

to be His hands and feet on earth

as we reach out to others to make

a difference.

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Prayers are lifted up daily for 

you by the Devotional Writers 

and the Monthly Writing Staff

of Women's Focus Ministries.

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