“Now I want you to
know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress
of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well
known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most
of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more
courage to speak the word of God without fear.”
Philippians 1: 12-14
Thoughts ~ As I read this
passage this morning I am aware how God has used my circumstances for the
greater progress of the gospel. I am complexly overwhelmed by this. I feel so
loved by God that He would allow me the heart aches of divorce, of betrayal,
and even the hurt as friends dropped out of my life because I stood up for the
standard of the Lord and His word . . . all to be used for the growth of others
spiritually through my ministry, Trust in the Lord.
I
love my ministry with all of my heart but I love the Lord and His unique plan
for me even more. I wish sometimes that
TITL were full time and I did not have to be concerned about finances from time
to time, but figure if God brought me to it, His plan is more than I can
imagine. To have over 108,000 followers on Facebook and lots on cubits.org and
the Daily T.A.P. is a constant blessing, one I direct in thanks and praise back
to the Lord. I do not take credit for it for it is the love of others that God
has put in my heart that fires this ministry.
If I could sit down for coffee or tea with each of the readers, I would
be exuberant and knowing this time will come one day in Heaven is thrilling.
There is a beautiful blanket of love for them all in my soul that amazes me
since I know less than 200 personally. And when readers write to me for help in
following Jesus or for advice, I am kind but gently blunt, encouraging them
with the truth of His word and not worldly advice. I will not soften the truth
of God’s word with modern day encouraging quotes, although I post some each day
with the word. But it is His word that drives me and keeps me focused on Him
and not on my circumstances. I could never have a ministry like this if I were
working 6 days a week like I once did. Here I sit at my little office at the
kitchen table, in absolute wonder at what God has given to me three years ago.
Action
~
Invite your friends to join us at Trust in the Lord too. Everyone needs
encouragement in these days of heavy hearts, broken hearts and anxious hearts. www.facebook.com/TrustHimAlways
Prayer
~
Thank you, Lord, for this custom designed ministry You entrusted with me. May
it glorify You always.
Always
Trusting in the Lord,
Becky
