Tuesday, March 27, 2012

"It's like God is assembling a jigsaw puzzle..."

Date posted:  March 23, 2012
Title: "I know what I should do, but..."
Author: 
Glynnis Whitwer
Found on the Proverbs 31 Ministry website - under Daily Devotions

Here's what pierced my heart...

"I’ve learned when I listen to the nudge in my spirit to do good, I’m always part of God’s bigger plan. It’s like God is assembling a jigsaw puzzle with a beautiful picture only He can see as He asks me to care for the needs of others. To do this, He needs me to listen for His direction, and then prioritize my obedience. Not question, dismiss or excuse it away.

I’ll be honest. Sometimes the needs of others overwhelm me. Without meaning to, I become numb, even to those around me. But then God reminds me I only have to do my part – and He’ll tell me what that is. Sometimes my part is to take a friend lunch. Sometimes my part involves more."

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