As we journey through life, in the end there is a destiny which is heaven, but until we arrive each one of us are called and set apart for a purpose. Nothing happens by chance or coincidence when you are a Child of God. We walk in the Spirit as we follow after the Holy Spirit and each step we take, is assigned by Him for God’s glory. Through every bend and curve, He has an assignment set up for us. He aligns us with certain people and assigns us to complete a particular task. It’s like planting seeds along the way and we reap the benefits as we follow His leading. Sometimes we may get caught up in things around us and not see what He wants to do through us. He will open doors of opportunities every day, so always be open to receive them and don’t miss out on a precious moment to bless someone. We are all called to shine His light and minister to others, and it is not only for certain individuals that are gifted in a particular area. We are all given the Holy Spirit as a gift and all things are possible through us because we have the power of God living in us. Not every assignment is the same for others as it is for you. The Lord may put a person on your heart to pray for and someone else may not feel the same need to do so. Or you may be out shopping and run into someone you haven’t seen in years. There is your opportunity to encourage or speak life, whatever the case may be, look on it as the Lord’s assignment and if you don’t know what to say, He will give you the words. Also, you can share the blessings of God and all He has done for you. Testify of His greatness and you will be surprised at how many will welcome your testimony. We live in a needy world and people need to hear about this new life we live. Don’t miss out on opportunities for prayer, and to share His love around you. Every person you encounter whether it be negative or positive, you can plant seeds of blessing upon their life, in a smile, a kind word or deed, whatever the Holy Spirit puts on your heart to do. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, listen to His whispers and obey His promptings and you will receive blessings in return.
~I want to share with you of a few experiences my husband and I had to give you a better idea of what I mean. We moved into our new home in a new city. We wanted to find a good church to worship and our first and foremost goal was to be where God wanted us to be. We asked around and heard of a dynamic church with great worship and a huge congregation. In my mind I was excited and thought it sounded great, but the Lord had other plans. A few days later we went shopping and met up with a pastor I hadn’t seen in years. He told us of his church not far from us and I mentioned we would visit, and he was delighted. We attended that Sunday and we loved the service and the people made us feel welcome. I had an opportunity to give my testimony of God’s goodness in sending me a husband. We had a wonderful time, but we still weren’t sure if that was where God wanted us to be. Later that afternoon we met up with a lady from the church. She mentioned how happy she was to hear my testimony and said she is a single mom, praying for a husband and I hope you come back. Well that’s all we needed to hear, and we knew in our hearts that was the church God wanted us to attend. We didn’t visit any other after that and we love it there and the people. It is a small congregation but the Spirit of the Lord is there and that’s all that matters. On June 3, 2019 it will be one year since we attended, and we are truly blessed as we followed the Holy Spirit’s leading.
~ Also I remember not long ago we went shopping at the dollar store out of town and to my surprise I met up with an old friend I hadn’t seen in years. She shared with me that her husband has cancer and is going for treatment. I told her we’d pray she thanked me and gave me a big hug.
~My husband received an email just yesterday from someone he lost touch with years ago. She said she was dying of cancer and was contacting everyone who had left an impact on her life over the years and was saying goodbye. What an opportunity it was for my husband to return her email and let her know we would pray for a healing miracle in her body. It wasn’t by chance he met her years ago and it was for such a time as this, for him to witness and to pray for her.
~Just a couple weeks ago after church, we just stepped in the door when I forgot something out in the car and ran out to get it. I saw my next-door neighbor whom I haven’t met before raking her leaves. I said hi and she warmed up to me and seemed to be drawn to me. I knew right then and there, it was my assignment to witness and share my story, so I did, and I gave her a copy of my book. She then blessed me with a book to read of an orphan girl in Africa who trusted in God. I’m not sure where the Holy Spirit is going to take it, but my responsibility is to plant the seed and God will make it grow and even if I don’t know the reason or see the final result, I will continue to follow and as I sow I will reap the benefits as I walk in obedience to the Lord and you can too. Love & Blessings, Lollita Faith
Matt.5:16, Luke 12:12, 1Cor.15:58, Gal.5:25, Gal.6:8-10, Romans 8:30.
Author June Hodgins 