“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62 NiV).
Are you questioning your purpose in life right now? Do you wonder if you are doing what God wants you to do? Has the Lord put something in your heart and you are afraid to step out in faith and try to do it? God has a special purpose for you and wants you to pray and follow His lead for your life. Sometimes that is difficult because it might take you out of your comfort zone, but if you truly feel led by God to do something, then He will surely open up opportunities to bless you. If it isn’t the Lord’s will then there will be blocks put in place so that you won’t get hurt. Heed them, because God is telling you to stop.
When we moved to McComb I had several interviews for teaching positions. One was a resource room in a small town near McComb. I called and called them until I’m sure the principal was totally annoyed at me. I tried to literally beg the guy to hire me. It didn’t work. Then there was another job opening and I was worried because it was too far to drive. Then a position opened up in the town I was raised in. Everything went fine in the interview and I have been there for 17 years. It has been such a blessing working there where I can pray with my Christian friends before school. I have learned so much about literacy because of working there and feel so privileged to work at a school that puts kids first. You see God knew what was best for me. I just had to wait for the right position to open up and everything fell into place. That is what happens when you trust God and walk in His will.
God has a special place for you too. He needs you to work for Him in special ways that only you can do. Trust Him to show you what that is, pray about it, and watch for the open doors. Once you feel positive that you have found what He wants you to do, then step out in faith and never look back. The above verse was spoken by Jesus. Don’t look back. Keep your hand in His and trust Him totally to help you. God will bless you as He has done me in my job.
Dear Lord,
Help me to believe that you have a special purpose for me. Help me to trust you to open up the door that you would have me walk through to serve you in a special way. Once I step out in faith give me the wisdom and courage to stay on this path and not turn back.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
