Hello all on CCAS!It's been a very challenging few weeks for me. Some fantastic oppurtunities mixed with major losses and challenges. My Mother went home to be with the Lord a few weeks ago and now my Father is in the hospital.As well as God's call on my life is stalking and tugging at me after the loss of my mom. I've ran away from my call to the ministry and now that it's staring at me in the face again after 6 years, I'm stuck wondering what exactly is my calling in the ministry. There's a desire for me to preach and help people and I've recieved word about a pastoral spirit on me as well as desire to be an evangelist but, I'm scared and torn because I remember the Lord speaking to me that he wanted to use my gifts in Art for his work. I'm really confused, scared, and I can't escape my desire for freedom and enjoying my life as a young man. For so long in my short life I've struggled and lost so much of my youth and I really want to reclaim my life. And yet even with these feelings I know that I'm called to be a Servant and to follow God. My emotions are so mixed up and I don't know what to do. Please pray for me as I fast and pray for guidance.-SRS/Brandon Robinson
You will definitely be in prayers as seek the Lord through prayer and fasting. If you go to youtube and find the song "You Wouldn't Cry" by Mandisa, I believe it would very encouraging to you as it pertains to your mother going home. My mom is at home with the Lord and for me there is no saddness because of the fact I will see soon. As far as your call, sometimes you have to explore the possibility and see what door the Lord opens for you. If God wants me to be a pastor, then I go in that direction and if it is His will, He will open the door. I won't have to force it. And remember that ALL things work together for the good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. May the Lord bless you with wisdom and guidance as you go on this journey of faith.
Sure will brother. The loss of a loved one is always hard. I lost both of my parents and I still have some rough times. We all have a call and as you pray for guidance ask for peace. Being young is hard, especially as a Christian, but remember your flesh is weak and the devil will any and everything in his power to make you fail. Fear is not of God. Rest in His hands. Freedom is in His hands anything outside of Him is bondage. You can do it. If you need to talk email me, I will try to help you as best as I can.
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