This week has been busy, but a good busy—full of ministry. I
love me a good busy, and I love finding ways to minister to people through
something I love to do. Mainly, take pictures and eat cook. This week, I
made 2 meals for new Moms, one who happens to be a new convert from the
pregnancy center. She had a beautiful baby girl and I was able to try out some
new recipes on her (which were definitely keepers) and visit with her while I
cuddled her precious babe.
Today, I made another
meal for a friend who just had boy #4 and took pictures of him. Oh my word, I
left with a serious case of baby fever. He is just scrumptious!
When I got married
and started having kids right away, my “ministries” were totally changed and I
felt a little lost. Before marriage, I loved being out on the streets, boldly
witnessing to in-your-face drunks at rock concerts and festivals (With my dad
keeping an eye from a safe distance, of course). I loved it. It was
exhilarating, uplifting and spiritually draining all at the same time, if that
makes any sense. Well, kids come along and at baby ages I won’t bring them into
that kind of environment so I was stuck at home.
But now, I’ve found
my niche. Witnessing at the pregnancy center, whether it’s once a week or once
a month is just as exhilarating, and I relate to these ladies because I’ve been
in their shoes as far as pregnancy and having babies is concerned. And when I’m
not there, taking pictures for a new Mom as a gift or cooking her a meal after
she has a baby is another area I’ve started ministering in as well. Treats for our neighbors are starting soon! Anything to
find an open door and establish a friendship so people will eventually see
Jesus through me and want to know him better.
Anyway, this was supposed to be a short Saturday night post
but it turned into a bit of a ramble. I’m tired, but it’s a good tired because
my energy this week has been used to bless others in a very small way, and it
feels good.
I’ll leave you with a
few pictures from our week:
He does this now, and gives me a heart attack
Then get's up there and says "Hi Mommy".
It was a beautiful day and they pulled out a quilt and big basket of toys and wanted to play under the swing set
Have a great Sunday, everyone. I hope you spend it somewhere worshipping Jesus!
3 comments:
Different seasons of life lead to different ministries. Isn't it great that God can use us at any time in our lives?
I love reading about your happenings. Please give your mother-in-law a big hug from me.
Howdy, Very inspiration reading, happened to drop by in your great blog.
Getting meals after having a baby is such a blessing...what a fantastic ministry. :) Lovely pictures. :)
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