God Sees The Hidden Things |
I’m a pastor’s wife, but I’m not a speaker. I’m definitely what you would call a good support system. Church is great, but what I love most out of life is being a mom and a homemaker. I’m glad I never had to miss time with the kids at home while they were (and are) growing up. I know that not every mom has that option.
But sometimes I, being a background person, can feel a little lost in the crowd and wonder if anything I am doing is truly making a difference. Do you ever feel that way?
The other day Dave and I went for a drive before church on a Sat. night and he went into Hy-Vee to get a coffee from Starbucks for us to share. As I sat there waiting on him to come back, I “people watched” from my seat.. I began noticing their expressions as they got out of their car. Some looked as if the grocery store was the last place they wanted to be. Other people looked very burdened down with their own problems and worries. I watched one older lady as she put her cart away and walked slowly back to her car. Without even thinking much about it, I began to pray for her, that the Lord would surprise her with the desire of her heart, whatever that may be. As I did, I suddenly felt the Lord’s tremendous pleasure. I felt so much emotion. It was as if I would burst with His joy. I have no idea who she was or any of the other people I watched that day, but He knows each one and their hopes and dreams and their disappointments. Even people or situations that you’ve prayed about and forgotten, God remembers.
I realized that even if my ministry isn’t really seen, God notices and is very pleased. He sees me on days that I feel a little lost, or hidden away. As long as we allow Him to lead us in every aspect of our lives, He will ultimately receive all the glory that we have tried to give him over the span of our lives.
Photo used with permission from Sheri Shay.
Beautiful post.
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I just re-read your post for the third time today because every time I read it, it just makes my heart happy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela:)
DeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteYou may be in the background but you are a big part of background and I'm so thankful you are around.
Such a beautiful blog and encourages me.
Thanks for sharing your heart
Sue Ellen
I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this. This reminded me of a good book I read last year by Alicia Britt Chole(sp?) that talked about the "hidden" times of our life & how we don't always realize how much God is using us & developing us; how important this time is:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa.
DeleteKathy, You're such an awesome woman of God! If us mommas weren't in the background holding things together, no one else would get anything done. Take good care of yourself too - you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara!
DeleteWhat a blessing this was to me today. Thanks Kathy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beth! Bless you today:)
DeleteMAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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