SO this word prompt is fun because thats part of what the name of my blog site is. The Lord and the way he works is cool. He’s so faithful to meet each of us uniquely and speak to each of his Children specifically and uniquely.
This is a really big reason why I have trouble saying I know that I know whether or not God is speaking to someone or calling them to do something.
But for me, and my personal walk with the Lord. He has been amazingly clear as to the path that he has me on.
Now, me always listening to , following or understanding that plan is a different story.
But the cool thing is, He always. Always steers me gently back to where he wants me to be. Where is that, you may ask?
Two very specific things he has spoken into my life are these … To worship, and be a worship leader. To be a counselor.
So .. I have pursued these things and continue to do so.
The first charge and calling I answered in 8th grade.
Let me start from the beginning.. ish.
Music has been a huge part of my life and my family from a very young age. When I was little.. I was at a church.. and I was singing amazing grace.. and would stop to chew my gum in between verses. True statement. Church has been … God has been a major foundational value in my family and was poured over and into me as soon as I can remember.
So fast forward to JR. High School. Do you have someone/ people in your life that you can look back and say.. MAN .. that person really fostered the Lords calling in my life?
I do . I had youth pastors that saw a worshipers spirit in me and fostered that gifting , and continues to allow me to lead worship with them frequently and I am grateful. SO , In 8th grade, God said… Rachael, Music ministry is what I have for you. I will pave a way and, if you will walk with me, I will bless you.
So, from that moment on.. I did . I have .. and I will continue to.
You know whats funny? I can tell Ive stepped of the Lord’s path when I stop worshiping.
Seriously. If I am mindful, I realize that when I have lost sight of the path .. one thing that suffers is my worship. Thankfully I have friends who will ask me if I am still worshiping,and that reminds me to take a step back and re focus if I need.
Subject Change .. Counseling.
I have always been a sensitive.. intuitive person. I have always been more interested in talking about my friends hearts, and how they are truly.. than playing games.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Dr? – No
Nurse- No
Rad tech – No
Anything medical- No
Counselor? YASSSSS .
No seriously.. I sucked at school until I started moving toward pursuing a counseling degree. The Lord has paved a way for me to counsel and I have been blessed by getting to be with people in their pain and see them find victory.
But that also means I have had to look at my hard stuff. My pain.
The hard thing is. Pursuing any dream.. any calling.. any charge from the Lord.. it requires getting real. Digging deep and healing wounds. In the end , I am grateful. Always grateful.. but the path is not always easy.
These things I have spoken so you may have peace. In this life you will experience trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
What would you pursue if you knew you would succeed?
What are not pursuing because your mind is telling you it will be painful or too hard?
You are more than a conqueror. You are worthy.
Be encouraged friends
Rachael
