Ministry? What is that even?

January 30, 2020

I woke up ignited to GO! But when I woke up, I wasn't an evangelist, nor a missionary, nor was I even a minister. In fact I have forgotten all about the dream, and have continued to live my life, as if nothing happened. It was a few years later that I was reminded of my dream, and found myself in the midst of my calling.

I remember one person with a flip phone asking for spiritual guidance, while another faced religious confusion and divorce, seeking advice. Some needed biblical counsel, others were searching for identity and purpose. I stepped in to serve.

The greatest among you will be your servant.

Matthew 23:11

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Serving isn’t just my purpose, its my calling, it’s my passion and natural gift. I open my heart to serve wherever I can. Faithful service with one person led to another, and as I was faithful with two, more people were sent to me.

I live by the biblical principle found in Luke 16:10

If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

Luke 16:10

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My “little things” looked like blessing a crossing guard with apples and water, sharing the gospel with a homeless man who smelled of the streets, or prayer walking with the principal at my daughter’s school. I opened my heart to serve wherever God called me and remained obedient and faithful to each task.

Serving others comes naturally to me. I wasn’t a social media influencer, but my Facebook posts inspired and encouraged many. People would message me with their needs, and I did my best to answer with strength and compassion. I also joined online forums and groups to support and uplift others. In encouraging them, I found myself encouraged and motivated to help even more people. When I was faithful and helpful to a few, God sent many more my way, filling my inbox until I knew it was time to start a group called "Firestarters," where we could come together to support and encourage one another on our faith journeys.

You can find insights like this and more, in my upcoming book Purposefully Driven - a call to ACTION to pursue purpose self-discovery and making an impact in the world around you

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