Some have the gift of teaching; some have the gift of preaching, and so on. Our gifts, as so many of you have, in one form or another is the gift of serving. We have found our greatest pleasure knowing that we wake each morning ready to serve the LORD. Our mistake was in trying to plan our service to the Lord a day or two in advance. We have learned to ask HIM what HE has planned for us to do today. With this approach, we have less stress and anxiety. Philippians4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” For example, the other day, Rhich had just backed the mower out of the bodega (Spanish word for garage) with the intention of mowing, when Mark approached him and said that the LORD had other plans for us today. A fellow brother in Christ had an emergency at his house. The prior night’s rainfall had washed away his parking pad for his car and his car had fallen half way down a 15 foot embankment. Rhich was at peace with the change in plans knowing the LORD is in charge and in control. It’s nice to have plans for the future, but remember what the LORD told the farmer who decided to build new barns for his over-abundance of crops. (Luke 12:18-20). It would be wise to make your plans God glorifying and edifying to others as you execute your gift of service. Trust in HIS word found in Jer29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (ESV).
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