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Our Calling is to Himself!

I am very task oriented and don't like it when things don't get done on time or in the way in which I thought they should. I also tend to stay stressed, trying to make sure that I get done what needs to be done so that God's plans can be carried out in my life (as if it all depends upon me).

A very comforting and convicting passage that God has put on my heart lately is Exodus 19:4. God has just brought the children of Israel out of Egptian bondage and now they are wandering in the wilderness, and here is what God said to Moses, which is the message he was to give to the people: "You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself."

When I stay focused on trying to finish the next ministry task or get to the next ministry field, I miss that what God has called me to is himself!

I need this reminder. I am not supposed to spend my energy chasing a job or a location, but God! For he has called me to himself.

My Dependence

It is so amazing to know that our Father is personal and that he speaks to us. The other morning while spending time in His presence and feeling a bit overwhelmed by things going on in life, the Father reminded me (from Exodus 3 and 4) that it does not matter who I am or what I am capable of. It only matters who He is and what He is capable of. Moses was reminded of this several times in these two chapters, and the Father reminded me of this as well.

This word from the Father came to me at just the right time and in a way that applying it to my life meant deepening my dependence upon Him.

I also love the fact that our Father loves us so much that he puts us in circumstances in which he graciously and gently loads the pressure on, so that we will learn to look to Him in all things and not to ourselves.

I am always amazed, and more and more lately, that He pursues me!

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