A Change of Attitude

I just wanted to take a moment and share the follow up story 

to the dear man of God that came out for our church's missions celebration.

Well for all of you who know me

and for the many of you who don't...

I don't get "starstruck".

I am not easily impressed by famous people.

I don't ever swoon over being near someone with clout.

but.....

Oh my goodness!

I was so giddy at what God was unfolding before my eyes

that I seriously had to give myself talks to calm down!

When I was speaking to the pastor that was coming

I actually found myself nervously babbling!

Me!

(too funny!)

And yes, it was a wonderful two days filled with

focusing on missions here and abroad...

and best of all...

hearing the Word preached to challenge our hearts.

 

 Pastor Dwight shared about his multicultural family

(Bill and I always said we want a "rainbow" family so we loved seeing his!)

and he shared the mission that God had sent him (and his family) on...

 and our precious Heavenly Father sent a message through this dear man

straight to the hearts of our church.

"We Get To!"

 You see - Dw spoke about changing our attitude 

when it came to the things 

that we do...

in ministry...

in life....

It is a privilege to serve Him.

It is an honor to follow Him.

We owe Him everything...

and He owes us nothing.

n.o.t.h.i.n.g.

Tears brimmed in my eyes as I processed
this beautiful thought...

Our Father has allowed us to partake 
of His plans and purposes
all around us - 

Once we are "in Christ" our life is no longer our own
it is His and His alone
to be used for His holy purposes.

At that moment, the "have to's" in life
miraculously become "get to"!

I don't HAVE TO serve my family...
I GET TO!

I don't HAVE TO serve in church...

I GET TO!

I don't HAVE TO care for His children that are lost and alone...
I GET TO!

This change in attitude means everything in a kingdom
where our King looks at our heart,
not our actions.

Doing the right thing with the wrong attitude does not impress God.
Not.at.all.

He is looking for His faithful children to serve Him 
without question
without complaining
without showmanship
without boasting or bragging
without picking and choosing which projects we are called to do.
(since if we pick them we will choose a really impressive one)

So, as I continue to move through this season in my life
I am working toward keeping my eyes on the One who called me to this walk.
Knowing that He will provide me with the strength and endurance that I need
to continue His journey for me and for my family.

We "GET TO!"