For Today: January 25, 2010 (Today is also the birth & death day of Mike's Mawmaw. We miss her.)
Outside my window... it's cold with a few flurries and I hear some sort of vehicle driving down Clime Road
I am thinking...about so many things and feeling unorganized. I need to make a list.
I am thankful for... my parents & sisters
I am wearing... a white t-shirt, white with pink flowers pj pants, yellow funky-patterned socks
I am remembering...Mike's Mawmaw who died on this day in 2002. She was a real kindred spirit and woman of God that I hope to be like.
I am going... to have a productive day of school tomorrow
I am currently reading... Shepherding a Child's Heart (Tedd Tripp)- will I ever finish this? I need to sit down and make myself do it.
I am hoping... to have my taxes filed TOMORROW!
On my mind... Should I act or should I wait? Would it be helpful and is it right for me to do it or should I step back and leave it up to God? Should I try something else to be sure? (Three different topics)
Noticing that... there is a chill in the air and I should probably get out of bed and turn up the heater.
Pondering these words... I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains, Hope that doesn’t ever end, Even when the sky is falling, And I’ve seen miracles just happen, Silent prayers get answered, Broken hearts become brand new, That’s what faith can do
From the kitchen... Lime angel food cake bars, poppyseed chicken & noodles
Around the house... a sea of laundry, unswept rugs, 5 sleeping children, 1 sleeping husband, 2 sleeping cats, lots of quiet
One of my favorite things~ music: I sure do miss singing. I haven't had the priveledge of being in a choir in a few years. I haven't sung a solo since November. I am no longer a worship leader. My arm longs to direct a song. :( There are so many songs that point me towards the Lord and focus me and that help me to worship God and I love sharing them with others. I feel sad that I am unable to use this gift (and like it's wasted) and I don't see any opportunity to use it any time in the near future. Frustrating.
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3 comments:
Amy, I was unable to use my musical gifts for a few years, and I was miserable during that time! I actually got to the point that I didn't even want to go to church and watch everyone else doing what they loved and were created to do while I believed my talents were being wasted. It was the final straw that caused us to leave Crosslink (which we needed to do anyway)and go to GCCN instead, which is one of the best decision we have ever made. Are you going to be able to use your gifts at the church you've chosen for your family? I really feel like this is an important thing because it was so difficult for me to feel like my gifts were wasted, useless and unappreciated. God gave me those gifts to use them. He doesn't want me sitting on my duffs. It was a long journey for me to learn that. It might be different for you, but I just know how much my heart hurt during that time and don't want you to go through that too. Do they have a worship team you could sing on? You are definitely talented enough to do so! I love singing on a worship team and hope to get to do so again after we move. I'll be praying that you find a place to serve using the gifts God has given to you.
Sometimes a person cannot use his gifts for a reason. Perhaps someone ELSE is using his or her gifts, so one must humble himself and allow the other person to minister in that area for a time. We have to always be careful to remember, whatever we do, it is not about us. It is about HIM. Sometimes we can unconsciously want the admiration or attention that our position holds, so when we can't be in that position, we need to look inward and see what's really bothering us.
God can use you anywhere, and if your position is not open at any given time, quietly worship Him anyway. Worship is about the heart. I cringe when I hear people say "I couldn't worship there" because you can worship GOD ANYWHERE. Worship is not contingent on who else is there, what music is playing, what church you are in or how many people are there. We can worship God in the silence of a room, all alone with Him, or in the midst of a crazy loud service that normally would not be our "pick." Worship has everything to do with who God is, and when we recognize that, all the rest doesn't matter.
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