Changes at Bluegrass

As we begin a new thing at Bluegrass it is going to take each of us to make it happen. Some of you may be saying, I cannot do anything else, I am already over committed. I encourage this person to pray, seeking God's plan for you. I find so often I commit to things and then upon feeling overwhelmed realize I never asked God what He wanted. Also, I encourage this person to reduce their commitment level. So often we think, if we don't do it who will. Step out on faith, release that thing that drives you crazy, someone will pick it up. If you have been around me long you will have heard me say BUSY is "being under satans yoke". Doesn't he use this to make us crazy. Don't give in to this tactic.

Maybe you have a tough time commiting to things. Maybe once you get into it, either you feel overwhelmed or not needed. I encourage you to try out a lot of different things. Sometimes people need a lot of change and other times God desires to teach us perserverance through sticking with something that we would just as soon quit. Don't give up seeking that thing that you were created to do. God has a plan for each of us inside and outside the church.

You may be one that has never stepped up. You are not sure how to even get started. You don't know what you could do or would even like to do. I encourage you to try out different things. Try something for a couple months. There are so many opportunities in a church depending on the giftings you have. Maybe your schedule only allows you to volunteer for the special events. Maybe you could volunteer each week or every other week or one time a month. I encourage you to just start.

You know yourself and God knows you better. He created each of us with a plan and a purpose in mind. He desires for us to seek Him, asking Him where He wants us.....that is a challenge in todays culture. What if I don't like what He shows me? What if it is not my plan? Chances are with God it won't be what you had thought. But I do know one thing there is nothing more fulfilling then serving in the purpose that God designed you for. It is the BEST!

With this transition it is going to take each of us to lift. If we all lift a bit, then none of us will get weary. I think of the movie, "A Bug's Life"..... all those ants did all that work, but alone they could accomplish nothing. We must make up our minds that if this is God's plan that we are going to choose to participate, to begin lifting in some area.

I am excited at what the Lord is doing at Bluegrass. I can also tell you that I have heard a bit of grumbling and negativity from our class and from others in our church. And you know what? It encourages me, because I know it is the enemy trying to distract us. The number one commandment for us is to Love! Love God and to love each other. The enemy wants nothing more then to distract us from this mission. Don't give in to it. Others will come to know Jesus by the love we have for one another. Fight Mighty Warrior against the spirtual realm, not against flesh and blood (although it is tempting). God has a mission for Bluegrass and I am thrilled that you are part of this journey...we can do it TOGETHER! I love you, wendy