After a busy dancing-career traveling, I taught countless ballet classes and worked for my husband’s law firm. Then I homeschooled our children for 10 years or so! As they grew older and went off, I entered the taxi driver phase of life. Soon I began to work for my husband’s law office again and care for aging parents.
But today, those jobs passed – I took a walk and wondered if what I do now (mostly sew) really matters. Suddenly a friend called to ask if I could ride with her to another state and pick up a granddaughter for a family friend. I couldn’t imagine why not…
My quick reply turned into 30 minutes of trying to rearrange and juggle my next day’s obligations. I then got another call that the granddaughter had been offered a different way home. Wow what a whirlwind!
I started laughing in the street. God had used those few moments to set me straight! Yes, I made a difference. Yes, it was hard to replace me. But I could’ve see it, until this situation popped up. God knew I needed that encouragement right at that moment to recognize where I was serving -instead of where I was not.
“I don’t have to do anything other that what God has given me to do today.” I remember Elizabeth Elliot’s lessons to young mothers years ago: be faithful, do the next thing, give all of your time and energy to God, for His Glory, with a good attitude, ready and willing. How could I have forgotten?
“Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track… Honor GOD with everything, give Him the first and the best.” Proverbs 3:5-9 MSG
ForGlorySake! –Anna
