“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson is the perfect quote, because it says nothing is impossible—especially for those who believe…

It confirms my belief that our mistakes of the past or even those in the future only serve to grow us into the people God has made us to be. The Bible says in 1 John 4:4 that, “Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world.” I believe that. And if God is in us…what lies within us is powerful.

Today, I celebrate those who work in ministry. The calling to proclaim the word of God is an awesome privilege. It is an honor to serve; to look forward to where God is leading. And we don’t need a collar in order to minister. We are all called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The great thing is that we don’t have to worry about what to say, because God prepares us for the job He needs us to do. I love how God uses our individual gifts to be a blessing to one another. If we allow Him to, God will strengthen us and empower us to do great and mighty things for Him. 

It’s amazing how we can find ourselves many times heading in the same direction, on the same road, but heading down our own paths. I think God does that so that we will always have someone to encourage us when we feel like the road may be getting a little too rough. 

So, I would like to publicly thank all the workers in the vineyard. The ones who have accepted the call. The ones who understand how important it is that others hear about the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that God blesses and keeps you as you go forward in His name. That the blessings of the Lord will overflow in your lives, and that He protects and keeps you all the days of your life. In the powerful name of Jesus I pray. Amen!

Until next time…

Be blessed