So many people have either messaged me or told me they’ve been lifted up by this Facebook post. To that end, I’ve put it on my main blog page too. I pray for you dear readers and ask you to pray for me. “Use It All!”
I often post a pre-Sabbath thought from my Lamb Lines blog. I haven’t done that in awhile, so tonight I’ve been mulling that over. It’s been a full week of privileges in my life. You? What’s been a privilege in your life this week?
I’ve felt the privilege and full efforts of working as a financial aid counselor for students at Pacific Union College during registration. I love seeing their energy, responsibility, and courage all move together in their life as they come in droves to our office and seek help in their “I’m here and I’m ready” lives! What a privilege to see new dreams on fire! And nerves! And light shining on senior finish lines! Everybody ready to settle, study, make touchdowns and baskets, sing, and ready to show up for everything but early morning workouts without coffee cups! I’ve felt the privilege of watching my daughter embark on college. Yep, that’s a loaded sentence, so I’ve felt the privilege of finding a private bathroom to cry in with a mirror to fix mushed mascara, and the privilege of ear to ear smiling with more pride for who she is than ever before. To see her life move to new levels and watch her learn new ways to shine forth is the biggest privilege ever. I’ve felt the privilege of a delivered flower bouquet, granola bar, and supportive people. I’ve felt the privilege of lifting up a nervous college student and their nervous parents and showing the mom where the “private mushed mascara” bathroom haven was. I’ve felt the privilege of God helping me use everything He gave me and pushing me through; tired feet, full heart, and grateful mind. I’ve been praying all week in my head. “Lord, use it all, but lift the girl to do it.”
What can I leave you with for a coming Sabbath weekend? Life is not a “one size fits all” gig. Sometimes you need the private bathroom to cry in and sometimes you can be up and encouraging to someone else. Some are strong about everything, some are nervous about everything, and some are good at finding ease with it all. I believe what matters is that we show up with a student’s “I’m here and I’m ready” mentality to learn how to use everything God gave us. To be willing to learn where our gifts can shine and not worry about a “one size fits all” gig. God’s gig is beautiful and diverse and powerful. It’s a tremendous privilege to ask “Lord use it all, but lift the people to do it!” Happy almost Sabbath. God bless and keep you.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
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