Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Purpose

It is so easy for us as women to find our purpose in our spouses, friends, families, jobs, ministry, church, children etc. God has given us these things to act as an outlet to minister and make disciples, but He designed each of us to operate as leaders and as mentors to the younger generation that lies behind us. Some of us have lost our purposes in the busyness of life, and while we're constantly surrounded by people and quick access to communication we're left dissatisfied. When we're not operating in our purpose we will remain discontent and searching for more. When Jesus said to go make disciples of every nation, He wasnt just talking to some people. He was talking to ALL of us. Our challenge for you for the end of 2008 and 2009 is to ask God to bring a girl or women of a younger generation into your life so that you can begin operating in your purpose by pouring into these lives that so desperately need us. God has given so many of us knowledge and experiences that has so much to offer to younger girls. He hasn't allow us to gain this wisdom to ponder for ourselves. He gives us this wisdom through our experiences to share and minster to others. We all recognize the nurturing nature God has put in each of us. Lisa Bevere explains the term nurture as this: to give tender care and protection. To encourage to grow, develop, thrive, and be successful Who are you mentoring/disciplining? Who are you constantly encouraging to grow, develop, thrive, and be successful? We women need to ask God to awaken this nurturing instinct. No matter how old we are or what season of life we God has us in, He has called every single one of us to make disciples. What girl or girls are following and imitating your faith? This doesn't mean we have to call a Bible study meeting or a small group....the word purpose means intentional. Lets become intentional with the relationships God has given us, especially to generations below us.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, that was a beautiful post!! I really enjoyed reading that!! Thank you for it! :)

Messenger International said...

We absolutely LOVE what you are doing! As women we must be defined and found in our beautiful Lord first!

Thrilled to hear Lisa's idea of Nurture has stuck with you!

Wanted to let you know John & Lisa Bevere just launched their blog. We'd love for you to 'follow' or check it our everyy so often!

www.MessengerInternational.blogspot.com

Blessings and Merry Christmas EVE!