A Note from the Nook. (#1)

Here I am sitting in "my office" pondering upon the LORD's work eager to share what HE is doing with you. I will not deny that there have been tears and strife as the LORD has been shaping me the past 3(ish) weeks. HE has been humbling me that I might be a better servant to HIM and others, and it appears HIS choice tool is a chisel.  I must put others constantly before myself and living that out is much harder than simply knowing it. I have become more and more aware of my sin, yet it draws me back to grace. Sweet, steadfast, unceasing grace! The truth is I have failed. I have failed to love my brothers and sisters before myself. I have failed to be in the word. I have failed to be selfless. I have failed to be mindful. I have overall failed. I have wept for my shortcomings, and I have wept in gratitude of grace. I am so thankful to be serving a merciful GOD who has lead me so well. HE is my ABBA and I am constantly drawn back to HIS steadfast love (sometimes by force). Being on Program staff is not the same in the slightest way, because it literally means to put others before yourself. I am learning what it means to lead, and what it means to truly submit to authority. Both require the act of putting others needs and sometimes wants first. I am dwelling on the truth that JESUS came to serve and not to be served. I'm thankful that HE is compassionate and sympathetic. So if your wondering if HE is working- the answer is yes, and in more ways than you know.
Much love, Frances