iShineInMinistry

We all have our moments of struggle, even we ladies that serve in full-time ministry. While we know that we are called to serve and minister to others, we must always make sure to let the Lord help us in areas where we may need to get on track.  As you read this week's devotion, while you pray through others you can help, please also ask the Lord to search your heart and see if there is something you need to get victory in as well.  We want to be completely ready to serve the Lord and shine in ministry...we can't do that if we don't check our own hearts too.  Happy reading!

1 John 1:9 (NKJV)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

There are seasons of our walks with the Lord where we are so on top of life. We are following the Lord with all of our hearts and completely obedient to what He calls us to do. We are strong in the Lord with the whole armor of God, not allowing the enemy to get us entangled in sin that can distract us from living amazingly fabulous and blessed lives. Everything is awesome and we feel like that silly song from the Lego Movie (that song makes absolutely no sense by the way…but is great to listen to during a workout). We are absolutely beaming with the joy of the Lord, encouraging everyone that comes into our path…and then, it happens.

That one area of struggle that seems to sneak up from time to time has reared its ugly head again and before you know it, you’re repenting for “doing the most” in the worse way possible. It could be gluttony, gossip, wrath, lust or any other issue that you find keeps coming to take your life. Mine showed up in the form of a fall event at my favorite store…and coveting sent me into my purse searching for my debit card to buy items to place in my already full closet.

I have obviously received the forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, mercy and grace from the Lord as I asked for forgiveness for getting myself over to the “other side” again. However, I now have to make another trip to the same store to return shoes. Thank God for His faithfulness and the way He reminds us that certain things seem good at the time, but really aren’t necessary in the long run.

Is there something that you find yourself struggling with today? I would love to pray for you…and you can pray for me too! Please feel free to contact me via email and leave a prayer request or simply place it in the comments section. We will make sure to be more than conquerors together and live #TheCharmedLife as God continues to grow us in our faith!

Psalm 136:26 (NKJV)

Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.