How do you know if it is God or You?
Have you ever wondered whether something you felt moved to do was actually God directed or you directed? I had the perfect example today.
I had the strong feeling today that I had to give away my VIP ticket to Revolve (the retreat I am taking my girls' group to in March). I have been looking forward to spending time up front with the girls, observing their reactions, and being close to the action. It has recently come to my attention that one of our girls stopped coming to our group because she couldn't afford to go to Revolve. I felt horrible!
Today is her Birthday, and I was moved to give her my ticket. There are no VIP tickets left, so I knew I would have to buy a General Admission ticket and not be with the girls if I followed this instinct. I can tell you, my selfish human heart did not want to give that ticket up; but my dear Father encouraged me, and I did.
That was God. I don't need Revolve, these girls do. It was so much more important that this young lady have this opportunity, than me.
Perhaps that is how we know. When God asks, it usually isn't easy. He asks for sacrifice; but when we follow-through, we can feel peace.
I don't know yet how that young lady liked her present, but I do know that I did the right thing!
May you listen, and be willing to be bent, when He asks! God bless you all! Nancy
I had the strong feeling today that I had to give away my VIP ticket to Revolve (the retreat I am taking my girls' group to in March). I have been looking forward to spending time up front with the girls, observing their reactions, and being close to the action. It has recently come to my attention that one of our girls stopped coming to our group because she couldn't afford to go to Revolve. I felt horrible!
Today is her Birthday, and I was moved to give her my ticket. There are no VIP tickets left, so I knew I would have to buy a General Admission ticket and not be with the girls if I followed this instinct. I can tell you, my selfish human heart did not want to give that ticket up; but my dear Father encouraged me, and I did.
That was God. I don't need Revolve, these girls do. It was so much more important that this young lady have this opportunity, than me.
Perhaps that is how we know. When God asks, it usually isn't easy. He asks for sacrifice; but when we follow-through, we can feel peace.
I don't know yet how that young lady liked her present, but I do know that I did the right thing!
May you listen, and be willing to be bent, when He asks! God bless you all! Nancy
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