He’s Going to War – What Deployment Taught Me

Just like you, I’ll never forget September 11, 2001. It changed all our lives. Soon after, it dramatically changed our lives because Marshall started deploying to combat; he went to war.

Before deployment, I would spend time daily on my knees in prayer. Not now; I was afraid I would lose control of my emotions... oh no, I was trying to get control, not lose it. I stopped reading my Bible. I had to get my life back under control before I would allow God back into my box where I wanted Him. Crazy, I know!

 This went on for a few months, and then it happened…I finally broke! In front of a group of women. Fortunately it was a group of women who loved me. They reminded me of two things.

I bet Martha was a List Maker Too – Reading Your Bible

I love to make lists. In fact, I don’t know how people get through life without one.

Luke 10:41– 42.  “Jesus said to her, Dear Martha, there will always be many pressing things to capture your time and attention. She who has chosen to sit at my feet has chosen the one true thing which will outlast all other matters.”

I bet Martha liked lists too.

I know I need to spend time daily with God, so I write it on my list of things to do. If the idea of spending time with God daily is new or seems like a great idea but tough to accomplish, I would recommend you start small.

James 1:22 & Spiritual Gifts - Just do it!

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at a Women’s Conference in Carl Junction, Missouri. The theme verse was James 1:22 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Many of us are nodding our heads on Sunday morning or when we’re at home reading our Bibles…we’re agreeing with what the Bible says – but that’s not enough. We need to actually do what it says. It doesn’t say do what it says when we feel like it, when we have the time, when we’ll be perfect at it…Just Do It!

If you are a Christ follower, you have been given spiritual gifts. Your gifts are the key to fulfilling the Kingdom Purpose He has set aside just for you.

I would love to hear how you use your spiritual gifts for the Kingdom of God.