Today I have been rather contemplative for some reason. Very introspective, and on the edge of my emotions. I am not at all sure what that is about. I've been thinking a lot about this "ministry" thing God has called me to, and wondering exactly what He is leading me to do, here at church and in my life generally.
Ohmygoodness. It's been a long time since I have had something "hit" me so hard it felt tangible.
"What about the ministry of being a wife and mom?" I could almost hear it, as well. "How about you show My love to your family?" God was saying to me.
Duh. Really? How could I have missed this? Or maybe I knew it once and forgot? I'm not that dumb, right?
So, here's the plan. I am going to keep thinking about this and pray about it. Prayer's a good place to start, probably...definitely. There are ways for me to minister to my family and God is ready to show them to me. One thing I already know: some serious self-sacrificing is going to be happening. Putting myself aside for the interests of my hubby and kiddos....
I think it's going to be interesting. I'm a rather selfish person...ya know? I like my evenings with my laptop and my iced coffee, sitting with my hubby while he watches TV. Sometimes one of my kids needs me (you know, NEEDS me) and I brush them aside. Maybe that's a good place to start....ya think?
So here I embark on the ministry of family...care to join me?
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