I had a taken a little break from posting because I wasn't enjoying it anymore and I really didn't think that anyone was reading my blog. But after a few comments from people that they were still checking my blog everyday and even printing off some of my old stuff I decided to give it another try.
I've been a little frustrated lately because I feel after all we've been through to move back to Scioto county and all the ways that God has led us to be here I just thought that ministry here would be so obvious and available. We felt called to start a college ministry at Bigelow as soon as we got here but lately it has seemed nearly impossible for it to work. After other obligations have piled up and another, much larger church has developed a very similar ministry with many of the same ideas I just find myself wanting to give up. But...
The good news is that God is in control. He knows what is best for us and what He really wants us to focus on. He can make a great ministry out of seemingly impossible circumstances. And as I read the book of John this week I was reminded that Jesus didn't have a big group of people to back him up, he didn't have a band and loud music and he didn't have parties and exciting speakers...it was just him and people were drawn to that. As long as we are focused on the truth and sharing Jesus with others that is really all we are supposed to do. We shouldn't compare our ministry to the one down the street, we should just look to God as our "audience of one". What we are seeking is to make true believers not to have a big group of people who only think they might be going to heaven.
3 comments:
Hey Krista, Just wanted to encourage you not to give up. There's not enough room to tell it here, but we had a similar situation. Looking back, we're thankful for the outcome. Hang in there!
I'm glad to see an update from you. Even though I see you sometimes...not as often as I would like to. But, anyway, God is good and in control. He is taking good car of you and your little family. I'm so proud of you and love you so very much. Keep on looking up!!
Sorry for another comment, but I was just going to say that I think God is trying to get through to me that I am to please an "audience of One". Your blog is the 3rd or 4th time I've heard that in less than a month. :) Love you sweets!
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