Merry Christmas!
In my last blog post I shared about the needs for more loving people in Inner-city Winnipeg. Right now I want to testify to the joy and satisfaction that comes from doing the will of God. When I go outside intentionally, with the purpose of being available to people God leads me to, I often have thoughts of fear and timidity. I don't want to go outside. It is a clear step of obedience most of the time because if I had my way I would stay inside where I am warm and comfortable.
However, when I come home from having been available to people who need help. I come home with a spring in my step and a smile on my face. I am filled with joy and satisfaction. I feel that I have meaning and significance. There is much work to do, and I am doing my part. It is a wonderful feeling, it helps me to sleep better at night and to feel better when I am in a discouraging situation. I know that I am in the will of God and it is a wonderful place to be.
I don't want to serve and love my neighbours because I have to. I want to do it because I get to. What is better than that? God's love is so precious, his presence so wonderful. I don't want to be anywhere else... Until the next time I am about to go out for the purpose of being available, and then I don't want to anymore! Thanks be to God for his steadfast love and mercy, he is so patient, so understanding. Hallelujah.
Have a Merry Christmas, enjoy the love of God, extend the love of God to those around you. Amen.
Well said! Amen.
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