I have been working a lot this month. Therefore, I have been learning and seeing a lot. I have had some uneventful shifts in the ED and some shifts that will have a lasting impact on me. I have come in contact with a wide variety of people. Some, obviously know Christ and some...I'm not so sure about. I have described the environment as "toxic". I have complained that it is not where I need to be as a Christian. But the truth is that we are called to be witnesses. We are ambassadors of Christ. I am willing to go to the other side of the world to share Christ with those who have never heard His name; yet I want to flea from the lost within my own environment. I realize that we should surround ourselves with those who know Christ to build one another up and to fellowship. But if we don't get out into the world of the lost, what are we doing here? I don't want to simply exist and live my life separating myself from those who don't know Him as Abba Father. It makes no sense to go on expensive trips to South Africa to "share the gospel" if I'm not even doing it at home. Maybe it makes us feel more "heaven worthy".
A patient came into the ED the other day after being shot in the leg. He had lost essentially all of his blood and was literally dying right before my eyes. He knew he was dying and he told me he was dying. I believed him. This encounter, and a few others, has reminded me of the most important reason for my being here.
I have said, in the past, that on the day I gave birth, I realized why God put me here...and that was to be Logan's and Addelyn's mommy. Yes, it is crucial that I be a Proverbs 31 woman. But God put me here for several reasons. He made me to love & enjoy me and he made me to love Him. He made me to share His love with the lost. My children are just a part of the reason for my existence.
1 Peter 3:8-17
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God's will to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
I do not know what God has in store for me. While I wait, I am reminded that I have been given this day. Each day is a blessing and with each day, I am compelled to live a life that screams JESUS! My prayer is that I will not lose focus of why I am here.
3 comments:
good words, my friend!
He cerated us because He wants to have a relationship with us. Part of that relationship is living our lives in an authentic manner... a manner that shares His love with others. The nature of your job allows you, as a follower of Christ, to minister to people that most of us will never be able to minister to on the level that you are able to. I think it's pretty awesome how God, in His sovereignty, has gifted Christians "as He wills", and then allows them the opportunity to share His love with others according to the strengths He blesses us with
Sounds to me as if He has you exactly where He wants (and needs) you!
It's a priviledge to be "about His business".
sorry...that word was "created".
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