FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements. Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.
If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.
If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.
GOING ALL IN...
Sometimes we confuse “finding God’s perfect will for our lives” with just being available right where we are. Our vocation, our spiritual gifts, our creative outlets, our day to day choices are all ultimately acts of worship. I pen those words, but I need to re-read them to myself.
My day to day monotony equals worship? I want those words to soak deep into my soul and breathe life into this very moment. I know my calling and worth aren’t defined by salary or positions or popularity, yet at varying times in my life, in my mundane moments of sameness, it’s hard not to wonder what I’ve missed.
And then I hear Mordecai reminding Esther,”For such a time as this,” and it fires me up. The Lord has called, equipped, and appointed us to do amazing things right where we are, in whatever role we work or serve.
I’ve been convicted over and over that I need to stop guessing and waiting and wondering what the next big thing is because often the elusive “thing” that matters most is for us to dive in right where we are planted. God shows up repeatedly when I decide to “be all in” regardless of how I feel about my circumstances at the moment.
If you were called to create, then do so right now because the Master Artist breathed beauty and life into this world canvas Himself and it’s a reflection of his glory.
If you were called to make oatmeal for toddlers, it’s not just another meal; you are nourishing the next generation of world changers.
If you are called to keep books and file papers, know that God is the master organizer. He created order and you are fulfilling a sacred calling which helps elevate those around you.
We are in God’s will when we are doing what He called us to do at this very moment.
It looks different for all of us; it may be in the classroom, at home, in the workplace, or in full time ministry. No job or gifting or calling is greater than another when you are in His will.
The nameless Samaritan woman who repented at the well was just as much in God’s will as Queen Esther when she saved the Jewish people and ultimately an entire nation.
The young boy who shared his five loaves and two fish was just as much in God’s will as a rich man who would give everything he had to the Lord.
Jesus was just as much in God’s will when He was a carpenter as He was hanging on the cross!
Never doubt your incredible value.
You are worthy! You are needed! You are already amazing!
Stop waiting, stop wondering and be all in right where you are.
Shared by the girl who loves making ordinary moments extraordinary: Jen of Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
PRAYING FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS
Sometimes we confuse “finding God’s perfect will for our lives” with just being available right where we are. Our vocation, our spiritual gifts, our creative outlets, our day to day choices are all ultimately acts of worship. I pen those words, but I need to re-read them to myself.
My day to day monotony equals worship? I want those words to soak deep into my soul and breathe life into this very moment. I know my calling and worth aren’t defined by salary or positions or popularity, yet at varying times in my life, in my mundane moments of sameness, it’s hard not to wonder what I’ve missed.
And then I hear Mordecai reminding Esther,”For such a time as this,” and it fires me up. The Lord has called, equipped, and appointed us to do amazing things right where we are, in whatever role we work or serve.
I’ve been convicted over and over that I need to stop guessing and waiting and wondering what the next big thing is because often the elusive “thing” that matters most is for us to dive in right where we are planted. God shows up repeatedly when I decide to “be all in” regardless of how I feel about my circumstances at the moment.
If you were called to create, then do so right now because the Master Artist breathed beauty and life into this world canvas Himself and it’s a reflection of his glory.
If you were called to make oatmeal for toddlers, it’s not just another meal; you are nourishing the next generation of world changers.
If you are called to keep books and file papers, know that God is the master organizer. He created order and you are fulfilling a sacred calling which helps elevate those around you.
We are in God’s will when we are doing what He called us to do at this very moment.
It looks different for all of us; it may be in the classroom, at home, in the workplace, or in full time ministry. No job or gifting or calling is greater than another when you are in His will.
The nameless Samaritan woman who repented at the well was just as much in God’s will as Queen Esther when she saved the Jewish people and ultimately an entire nation.
The young boy who shared his five loaves and two fish was just as much in God’s will as a rich man who would give everything he had to the Lord.
Jesus was just as much in God’s will when He was a carpenter as He was hanging on the cross!
Never doubt your incredible value.
You are worthy! You are needed! You are already amazing!
Stop waiting, stop wondering and be all in right where you are.
Shared by the girl who loves making ordinary moments extraordinary: Jen of Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
PRAYING FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS
Health, Wisdom, Strength
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18
Beverly Baughn - strength improving
Mona Bills - in rehabilitation
Bill & Muriel Beers
Hugh & Lily Boyd
Janet Hellman
LaReign Hodges
Betty Hyta
Patty Marillo - prayers for strength
Walter Rohm
Carol Smoke - pray for energy
Missions Update: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church - Nov. 1 & 8
November 1 & 8, believers around the world are taking time to remember and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted.
Each MONTH:
322 Christians are killed for their faith
214 churches & Christian properties are destroyed
772 forms of violence are committed against Christians
For more information:
www.icommittopray.com
www.gfa.org/idop
www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18
Beverly Baughn - strength improving
Mona Bills - in rehabilitation
Bill & Muriel Beers
Mona Bills - in rehabilitation
Bill & Muriel Beers
Hugh & Lily Boyd
Janet Hellman
LaReign Hodges
Betty Hyta
Patty Marillo - prayers for strength
Walter Rohm
Carol Smoke - pray for energy
Missions Update: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church - Nov. 1 & 8
November 1 & 8, believers around the world are taking time to remember and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted.
Each MONTH:
322 Christians are killed for their faith
214 churches & Christian properties are destroyed
772 forms of violence are committed against Christians
For more information:
www.icommittopray.com
www.gfa.org/idop
www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution
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