Listening to God's Calling

I am so blessed to be surrounded by a community of people who are so encouraging, loving, and caring. I don't want to leave this place. EVER. But I know that when I do I will be prepared to go out and fulfill the calling that God has placed on my life. This season of my life is going to be tough... but it is also going to be amazing. I am so excited to see where God is going to put me, and to see how He will work in my life. I want to share a verse that stood out to me, and that is really applicable in my life... its from 2 Timothy 1:6-7.

"This is why I remind you to fan into flame the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self discipline."

I absolutely love this scripture. God has blessed me with the ability to work with children and minister to them through play, care, and love. There is little else in life that makes me happier than when I am working with toddlers. Now, who would I be to ignore God's calling on my life and go into something like accounting? I need to be fanning into flame this gift that God has given me. He knew before I was born that I was going to be His daughter who would minister to and teach children about the love of God. There is great joy in knowing that I am where God wants me to be. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that THIS is where I should be, and that I am doing what I should be doing! The spirit of power, love, and self-discipline is what allows me to minister to children. If I was timid and fearful I would stay in my comfort zone and challenge God saying that there is NO way I would be able to minister to children. But I have no fear in that. If anything I fear what would happen if I weren't able to work with children.

Thank you God for believing in me and allowing me to work with your precious little ones. Help me to never lose sight of you and where you are leading me. Help me to always turn to you when I am having a hard time. Thank you for grabbing hold of me and never letting me go. I love you!