How many of us consider ourselves to be barren fields? We work, but we
can't seem to find purpose. Some are totally bored, not knowing how to
use their time. Others are depressed, while still others feel they are
all alone. Why bother?
The promised Holy Spirit can change all of
that. From being barren, we can become fertile. Welcoming our Heavenly
Father's Holy Spirit to dwell within us will open our eyes wide. Never
again will we ever find ourselves alone with no purpose. The Holy Spirit
will guide us to fertility that will be a blessing to those around us.
I used to be barren as well, even though I was attending church. The
problem was, my church was also barren. There was no life, only rules
and criticism. Outside of church, I was teaching, and I enjoyed that;
but I felt I was missing something.
When I discovered the
presence of the Holy Spirit, I became quite excited. I welcomed Him with
open arms and my life changed dramatically. As I got to know Him, I
realized His guidance was priceless. Then one day, God's Holy Spirit
gave me a suggestion: "Start an online Prayer Ministry." Puzzled, I did
some research into online prayer ministries. Everyone I contacted told
me the same thing: online prayer ministries were a waste of time. When I
asked my church for guidance, they, too, said the same thing.
It
would have been easy to just drop this notion of a Prayer Ministry, but
the Holy Spirit was not giving up. I had a choice to make: I could
either follow the advice of humans; or I could trust in the Holy Spirit.
I opted for the second choice and I have never regretted that decision.
I had no idea how to operate a Prayer Ministry, but I had a guide
that led me, as He had promised. I started my ministry with 20
subscribers. I was astonished how these twenty subscribers even found me
online. Nothing changed for the next 6 months. My Father wanted me to
get used of this ministry before he asked me to start...what? Writing
inspirational stories???!
Needless to say, I was shocked. I hated
writing in High School, and even at that time of my life, I had no
interest in writing anything. It's then that He told me: "I will guide
you. You are not alone in this!"
Well, why not try? It changed my
life. I started to bloom. My Father was guiding me whenever I wrote, and
I felt His presence during these times. Wow! My Heavenly Father is
fabulous!
Then a few months later, the Holy Spirit prompted me to
start inviting volunteers. I had no idea how to do this. Before I knew
it, I started to have volunteers join the prayer ministry. I hadn't even
advertised for them!
The ministry grew and grew. Many among our
volunteers have found a purpose as well, by praying for others,
answering Bible questions and encouraging those who need help. Many of
our volunteers are excited as they see themselves as missionaries
reaching others from their living rooms. And this is a very accurate
description!
Following the suggestions of the Holy Spirit will
change your life for the better. You will have a life filled with
"wow", with purpose! No more bareness! Hurray!
Enjoy!
Rob Chaffart
No More Bareness! The Witness, Part 12
Today's Bible Verse:
"Until the Spirit is poured on us from on high. Then the wilderness
will be turned into a fertile field, and the fertile field will be
considered a forest." (Isaiah 32:15 GW)
No More Bareness! The Witness, Part 12
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