Who I am because of Him

“What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness.”

Brennan Manning, Ragamuffin Gospel     Sometimes it is in the smallest ways.  We are not always called to conquer the highest mountain or achieve the greatest success that the world might offer.  Frequently in our lives we are called to be faithful in quiet, hidden ways, in places no one else ever sees.  And it is rarely easy to keep going, to keep moving forward, to keep our eyes and hearts focused on the goal that has been set before us.  Climbing *our* mountain, whatever that might be, requires an endurance that we are sure we just do not have.  Through the weariness and exhaustion, we musr carry on.  I have found that it is in the determination and commitment to the task at hand that we will find the strength that God provides in our most fragile moments.  If we can make that decision, if we can set that goal before us no matter how difficult or painful it appears, there is God's grace that will enable us to continue on our journey of faithfulness.   Will we falter, fail, stumble, and fall?  Of course we will.  But it is not about *me* or *you* but about His strength in the midst of our weakness.  All that is required of us is a commitment to be faithful to what God has called us to do, and to remain faithful to who we are through His grace.  This is particularly personal for me as a mom.  Our commitment to the role and responsibilities of motherhood continue throughout our lives, no matter the ages of our children.  And even when our children do not understand, or they do not recognize all that they mean to us, there is that place in our heart that will never let go.  We remain faithful to our calling as a mother.  Even during the days when we perhaps struggle with *why* our children have turned away and have taken a journey that we do not understand, even in the midst of our pain and heartache, we remain faithful to who we are as mothers.   So, wherever we are in life, let us continue to do what is necessary to fulfill our calling in life.  For me, I will continue to do what a mother would do, no matter the response.  Because it is not in the response that I am found faithful.  It is in doing what I know is the right thing for me to do, and in my determination to be who I am supposed to be.  And what is interesting to me as I've traveled my own journey to faithfulness, is that I have found that the commitment to do what is right for *me* , no matter what anyone else does or says, has opened my heart to God's grace and blessing, and the strength that only He can give, to find joy in spite of the unanswered questions.  What a place of peace, when we offer Him our faithful obedience, and let Him take care of the results.  Such a seemingly simple task, but so difficult when your heart is breaking.    Please visit Tami today where you will find links to the other women who are participating with In Other Words this week.  Have a blessed Tuesday and a joy-filled week!  

Comments

[Miriam Pauline]

"doing what is necessary to fulfill our calling in life" How extraordinary that we don't need to do what is necessary for someone else's calling, just our own. Each individual path will have different sacrifices--all to meet the same goal. A lovely thought to meditate upon. Bless you for sharing.

[Karen Gillett]

"Faithful in quiet hidden places" I love that statement and your whole post today. Thanks for sharing.

[Tami Boesiger]

I like your thoughts, Nina, especially about us each traveling our own journey. We must press on, whether we feel like it or not. That is the mark of thankfulness.

Thanks for joining us today!

[Debbie]

I am so grateful for the strength that the Lord provides for what He's called us to do. Great posts on this quote.