Tuesday, June 03, 2008

God's Approval

On Sunday our Pastor gave a word about being free from man's approval- not needing people to like me or accept me or think anything of me. If I need approval from people and don't get it then I experience rejection. I wasn't created to be fulfilled by approval from people and definitely not to experience rejection. My security and my fulfillment come from God, which I always have. No matter what.

If my approval comes from God alone, then I am free to share the gospel, I am free to minister to people with all that I have, and love expecting nothing in return. To recieve from God to give to people.

This weekend is the encounter! We've been studying our lessons and fasting and praying and believing God to do great things. I'm teaching two lessons this time that I've never taught before- I'm REALLY excited. It is such a privilege to be used by God to minister to women. I see them come up hurting and broken and leave whole and restored. On Sunday after the encounter we're having a Miracle and Healing Service. We're going to be praying for anyone who is sick or needs prayer. If you're in town and you'd like to come let me know and I'll give you the details.

3 comments:

Chas said...

To be able to truly care only for the approval of God would be amazing. I don't think I'm there yet, but it's a good goal to keep in mind. Good luck!!

Kristin9204 said...

That really is amazing. I think we could all keep that in mind.

Shannon said...

I wish i lived close because I would love to come to it...

but I think being over weight for so long I quit caring what others thought because I knew I was trying to lose the weight even if they didn't think I was... but I know I still need to look for God's approval on things...