Where I'm Supposed to Serve

Most mornings I wake with a song in my head - and I always wonder why God chose that particular song that particular morning. This morning, for the first time ever, I woke with God speaking to me. It was very clear, and very much directed at me, but also with a clear directive to share:
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WOW! I lay there just wondering if I had heard correctly, but I could play it over and over in my head. I could see myself standing in one spot, arms stretched out to the side, turning in a circle. This is the only place I am really required to make better at any given time, I thought. Wherever that happens to be, that is my sphere of influence. And yet He also said as far as my smile can be seen or my voice heard. I smile at everyone, and I have a fairly loud voice (as those who know me can attest).

I have been praying about ways to get my book and the book of a friend - specifically the ideas and suggestions in those books - to the audiences that will best benefit. Mine addresses students and his addresses parents. Both groups have precious little time to read and absorb, so I have been praying about a few options that we discussed briefly last week. Is this the answer? Is this the way? We need not travel, we need not become great and go places, but with a smile ... and a voice...

And all the things I feel that I should be doing because others are doing them - things I see others doing that I only feel compelled to do because those particular people are doing them... am I supposed to try to do it all? And is it wrong to be doing something else - something no one else is doing?

God clearly stated that we each have our ministry and calling. He said it's okay to be headed where others are not, and to not be going where others are.

Praying for guidance ... praying for direction.

And you? Where is God leading you? I pray that you will hear His voice, giving you the permission you need to be where He wants you (and to not be where others think you should be just because they are).

Let me know where you're going :)