This is something that I came across in my devotions the other day. In light of all thats been going on and how Ive been feeling ..it really REALLY spoke to my heart. I felt such peace after reading it.....Peace and contentment .....reassurence. Thats that word i was looking for. So yeah this is what I read. Its directed to women ....but I think it applies to everyone. Just change the titles.
Those who love you need you in so many different ways, in every area of their lives in which you play a role.
How are you needed?
Your parents need you as a daughter, as a support, as a source of joy. Your siblings need you as a sister, a correspondent, and a partner in family matters.
Your best friend needs you as a listener, as a funmate, as a burden sharer, as an encourager, and helper.
If you are married, your husband needs you as a loving wife. He may also need you as a tennis partner, bill payer, confidante, and secret keeper. Your children need you as a mother, as a teacher, as a guide, and as a counselor.
Your church family needs you as a spiritual light, a fellow traveller along the Way, a prayer partner, a spring of hope and faith.
God needs you too. Whatever gifts and abilities He gave you, He needs you to be at work in His world and His kingdom. No one else can do what He designed you for in the same way you can.
No one else can play your role. No one else knows your lines. You are uniquely created to fit in the special you-shaped space God formed in His world.
I just thought that was sooo cool ...God made a me-shaped void in this earth and only I can fill it. He made one for you too. Seriously ..How cool is that?! It really changes my veiw of purposeful living. I always thought that i had to "BE" or "DO" something amazing to know and fulfill His will for me ..but I've been doing it all along. He's put me exactly where Im supposed to be. And I know, Lynns, you already told me this , and I truly did listen at the time and it was a comfort then too, but it didnt fully sink in ya know?...well I KNOW you know what im talking about. You've said that a bazziollion times to me. :P anyway so yeah....Im here if nothing else on earth ..to be a sister to my kids. and daughter to my momma. to be a friend to Suz and Lynns and Mel and Fi and Michy and Reebs and all those who really love me. and to be a prayer warrior and a light in my church. Thats a pretty high and awesome calling Id say! One day hopefully Ill be able to fill the roles of the wife and mother as listed above ....but for now ....and until then ..I will be more than happy to please God by fulfilling my role as who I am right now. Well thats all I got for now.....Susan ..did you forget where we live?...Holy Hannah woman thats the longest mother staff meeting Ive ever heard of. lol...anyway ..thanx to all who have read and commented and thanx to all you who have totally encouraged me so much ..and lifted me up when im down ..you know who you are. Its good to be a child of God ...Be blessed! Night and love y'all.
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Jenny commented:
I've always thought you were pretty special Norms :D !
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Norma Jean commented:
Thanx Jenny.....You're one of the friends who knows who you are i hope. and you were supposed to be in the list up by fi but at the time i was reading your blog and and it was one of those moments where its just too in front of your face and i forgot to type your name....sorry gurl ..I do love you and you'er awesome. thanx for reading my blog.
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Lynnsey commented:
Wow Norma Jean, I needed to hear that at the moment. Things have been tough around here lately, but your blog was a good encouragement. Even some advice that I have given, I need to be reminded of sometimes. Funny how it works like that eh? Love ya Normsy!!!
- » 6:24 PM