Comments on: Purpose in the Ordinary http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:27:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: Katrina http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-571 Katrina Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:37:50 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-571 "How do you struggle with or embrace using the ordinary to bring glory to God? Which of your talents and responsibilities can you dedicate so that God can use them for His purpose?" I have Galatians 6:9 ("Let us not become weary in doing good...") taped up where I keep the bottles and formula for Logan, my 4-month-old. It can indeed be wearying to make bottles, change diapers, do laundry day after day. But Galatians reminds me that those actions are part of "doing good." And "doing good" - seeking to honor God every day in all I do - is a key part of my purpose. My prayer is that I would use these and other ordinary duties to bring glory to Him and blessings to my family. “How do you struggle with or embrace using the ordinary to bring glory to God? Which of your talents and responsibilities can you dedicate so that God can use them for His purpose?”

I have Galatians 6:9 (”Let us not become weary in doing good…”) taped up where I keep the bottles and formula for Logan, my 4-month-old. It can indeed be wearying to make bottles, change diapers, do laundry day after day. But Galatians reminds me that those actions are part of “doing good.” And “doing good” - seeking to honor God every day in all I do - is a key part of my purpose. My prayer is that I would use these and other ordinary duties to bring glory to Him and blessings to my family.

]]> By: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-572 Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:28:28 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-572 I think we can use our blogs to help fill our purpose. I love to see how God is using the blogosphere to spread His word and have us encourage each other. I have learned and been inspired and encouraged by so many wonderful blogs. We must never underestimate the importance of the words we share. Thanks for the thought-provoking post! I think we can use our blogs to help fill our purpose. I love to see how God is using the blogosphere to spread His word and have us encourage each other.

I have learned and been inspired and encouraged by so many wonderful blogs. We must never underestimate the importance of the words we share.

Thanks for the thought-provoking post!

]]> By: Ruth http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-573 Ruth Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:35:18 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-573 amen! i am reminded of moses - when he and the israelites were fleeing from the egyptians and they found themselves cornered and caught - hedged in by the RED SEA. moses turns to God and prays, "HELP US!! DELIVER US!" and God replies, "What do you have in your hand?" yesturday it was cinnimon buns. and they brought some cheer to a neighbors heart. i think cinnimon is important. God will use anything yielded to Him! amen! i am reminded of moses - when he and the israelites were fleeing from the egyptians and they found themselves cornered and caught - hedged in by the RED SEA. moses turns to God and prays, “HELP US!! DELIVER US!” and God replies, “What do you have in your hand?”

yesturday it was cinnimon buns. and they brought some cheer to a neighbors heart. i think cinnimon is important. God will use anything yielded to Him!

]]> By: Diane http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-576 Diane Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:50:14 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2006/10/11/purpose-in-the-ordinary/#comment-576 Purpose! Since the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren, I have rested comfortably in knowing that God has a plan and a purpose especially for each one of us--even when we don't feel it! Long story short--I discovered Psalm 139: 13-18. When we believe that we were created, knitted together, in our mother's womb.....we are His handiwork, and all the days of our lives are "written in [His] book," we can no longer believe that we are wandering through life without a specific purpose! Knowing that God has been with me from the first moments of conception gives me the strength to surrender my life; whatever I do, whatever I am--to Him. When we return to our Creator and the author of our life, our road map calls out to us. Yes, I believe that blogs can be part of that road map. Since beginning my blog earlier this year, I have discovered God's ability to use our weakness for His glory! I have found throughout this life, that He faithfully picks up the pieces, puts them back together in a fashion that will later glorify Him. There isn't the fear of being broken when you see that the Master Potter is at the wheel of our lives. Purpose, what great topic! Whether we are SAHM's, professional women, or still in school....I believe that God uses us all....exactly where we are. That kind of divine purpose is a joy to rest in. Diane Purpose! Since the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren, I have rested comfortably in knowing that God has a plan and a purpose especially for each one of us–even when we don’t feel it! Long story short–I discovered Psalm 139: 13-18. When we believe that we were created, knitted together, in our mother’s womb…..we are His handiwork, and all the days of our lives are “written in [His] book,” we can no longer believe that we are wandering through life without a specific purpose! Knowing that God has been with me from the first moments of conception gives me the strength to surrender my life; whatever I do, whatever I am–to Him. When we return to our Creator and the author of our life, our road map calls out to us.

Yes, I believe that blogs can be part of that road map. Since beginning my blog earlier this year, I have discovered God’s ability to use our weakness for His glory! I have found throughout this life, that He faithfully picks up the pieces, puts them back together in a fashion that will later glorify Him. There isn’t the fear of being broken when you see that the Master Potter is at the wheel of our lives.

Purpose, what great topic! Whether we are SAHM’s, professional women, or still in school….I believe that God uses us all….exactly where we are. That kind of divine purpose is a joy to rest in.

Diane

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