If someone were to ask me how God called me into ministry, it would be difficult for me to answer. To begin with I believe that all believers are called to ministry in some way. It is not some magical experience that God reserves for a few of His people and then let's the rest go about their daily lives. But how did I end up where I am? The simple answer (and shortest) is that God's sovereign hand over my life guided me here. There are so many small moments that God used to bring me here and so many small details that He used to teach me, to push me outside of my comfort zone, and to open my eyes to the hurting world around me. I was thinking today about all the little things God has used in my life, and I found myself wondering "what if?" What if that thing had not happened? What would I be doing if that person had not been obedient to God's call? What would my life be like if I had made a different decision? But the truth is, those are not questions I need to ask, for I have seen how God is sovereign over my life. He has placed each person, each situation, and each opportunity for His glory and for my good. And as I look at each of these things, I can be confident that God cares about today. He cares about the little moments that He has placed in my life for today, so I can trust Him knowing that He also knows my tomorrows.
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
You hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
Indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
- Psalm 16:5-6
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