What has God been saying to you about you, your pastoral calling, and the church in the world?
Recently, this question was given to me and I was asked to write an answer. I was asked to write what I think God has been saying to me recently. This is what I think God is saying:
"Joel, you need to embrace Me and discontinue your unhealthy motivations that leave you dry and empty. You need to allow Me to be your Salvation - I Am. You know I’ve been faithful in the past, what makes you think I won’t be in the future? Why do you turn your back on Me? Why do you take your eyes off of Me? Why do you exhaust yourself in pursuit of achievement when you can truly achieve by surrendering your self? Joel, you already know this. I am the One you need to trust because apart from Me, you will have nothing. And I love you too much to see you do this to yourself. I painfully watch you do this time and time again. Why continue? Where is your faith? Where is your trust? Where is your hope? Certainly you’ve learned by now that life's fulfillment cannot by found in yourself or what you can accomplish. When will it stop? Let Me ask you again, when will it stop? I love you and want to provide the deepest fulfillment of your heart, but you really need to trust Me. I will give you true affirmation, I will give you true confidence, I will provide for your true needs. Will you let Me? Do you trust Me? The ball is in your court, Joel. I’m here walking this journey alongside you whether you like it or not. You can accept My companionship or ignore it but either way, I’m here. I love you. I just want you to truly know that! I love you, Joel!" (7-30-14)
That's what God has been putting on my heart.
What is He saying to you?
