I had lunch with Sharen, and heard her story. “I’m not doing anything specific. God asked me to put aside my ministry.”
As a ministry friend I was intrigued and concerned. I wondered how does one go from an active ministry to doing nothing?

She went on to say that God gave her a peace about turning the ministry loose and that she wasn’t to replace it with other activity. Instead God impressed upon her to just be his. “I’m enjoying focusing on him, just being his and not doing anything.”
My soul longed for that kind of refreshing. The new year brought lots of fresh starts, resolutions and back to school routines that busied my schedule. Why do we feel that we have to be doing something to have value? Sharen’s relaxed and satisfied fashion proved our value isn’t in doing but being. Her face glowed with the peace and contentedness of just being.
No matter how busy our hands or how many irons we have on the fire, we can be content in simply being God’s and following his lead.
“Others may do a greater work,
But you have your part to do;
And no one in all God’s family
Can do it as well as you.” Streams in the Desert p.2
For I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. (Phil 4:11. ESV)
Lord, I want to do my part: to dream, to work and to minister for you in the manner you plan for me. Make me 100% yours and useable to further your kingdom as you see fit. Help me to be content being who you want me to be and fulfilled in knowing you are my reward.
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