Answering the Call, by Jeffrey Moore

God has called me to something and I want to see it through. It is hard work. It is depleting. It is a lot, but it is amazing, in that, I no longer have to live purposeless, passionless and powerless. I no longer have to live driving from thing to thing, hoping to pass joy along the road – because joy is now the fuel to my drive.

In felling this purpose and pushing forward, driving towards his purpose in my life it can wear me down. And, it is here where my mental battle begins. I start to wonder, “Is this right to do?” Is God calling me to rest?
Or, is he calling me to abide in him as I work hard by faith?

Because people say:

“God’s load is light. You shouldn't feel tired.”
“If it is wearing on you, you are taking on a load that God has not called you to take.”
“If it is beyond your strength, or abilities, then it is too much and not where God wants you to be.”
“If your strength is not 100% then you are doing it by your own might.”

I see where they are coming from, but I am not so sure I agree.

Yes, Christ does say this, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Mt. 11:28)

But, there is also this to contend with:

And let us not grow weary of doing good,
for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Gal. 6:9)

And as for you, brothers and sisters,
never tire of doing what is good. (2 Thess. 3:13)

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. (Prov. 13:4)

Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. (Prov. 12:11)

Do not be slothful in zeal,
be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)

My mind may lays conflicted, but Christ’s love is never restricted. So, he draws my heart close and extends his love to a weary heart.

He simply says,

“Power down your mind and power up in me.
Behold me, perceive me and wait on my leading.
I will not misguide you or hide from you; instead I will come alongside you.
I will renew your strength.”

Renew your strength in him. Lean in on him, let him guide you and yes sometimes we need to wait but never loose focus on his purpose in your life.

This probably should be a blog post on my blog sorry for the length. You all are so vital in my walk with Christ and a invaluable source for my purpose and inspiration. Thank you all for allowing God to work in your lives. I love how each and everyone of you bring your own unique perspective and story to our community. It is needed and our time is now. The SANA Movement is powerful might of the Kingdom of God at a time when evil is prevailing amongst us. We will stand united as one voice, one love, one global action for the Kingdom of God. Lean on each other we are all here for each other. Guess this is more of a Mondayinspiration but I feel with all my heart we are renewing each other every day. There is no input, no quote, no thought that isn't needed. Let God use you. You are here for a reason and because of each of you...Lives are gonna be changed. Love you all. Praying for an amazing week full of the blessings of God for you all.