Pulled to share

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I have been feeling that God wants me to share my thoughts, or revelations, from Him. I finally decided to start my blog to get these thoughts out there, so that others may be encouraged! I keep fighting off the lies and thoughts of, “Who am I to do this? Why me?” I also think that if I think that, then surely everyone else will think the same things… “Who does she think she is? What qualifies her?? She’s already shared that she struggles with depression. Does she have any right? Can she truly be a Christian and have a close relationship with God if she struggles with those sad thoughts?”

Hmmmm… I don’t know. Why don’t you ask David, Elijah, or Naomi, to name a few? Seriously though, so many times I have believed the lies and put off any action! I keep feeling the pull though. It’s as if I’m praying to get God to show me my purpose and calling. Then He’s dangling the string right in my grasp, or leaving bread crumbs for me to follow, and each time when this is where it leads, I say “Nah… surely that isn’t right. What else ya got, Lord?”

I was just reading about Paul in Philippians 1:23-24 when he is “in chains for Christ.” He is in prison, writing to the people of Philippi and sharing the Gospel. He was writing about how it would benefit him far more to die and be with Christ, but if he stays it will be better for us because he will continue to share and spread the Gospel. He said in verse 23, “I am torn between the two.” Then in verses 25-26 he goes on, “Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.” Now, this is the Apostle Paul, who wrote a good bit of the New Testament. For him to say this sounds obvious and amazing. We’re thinking, “heck yeah, Paul! You keep going! We needed you.”

The devotional I was reading mentioned how different things could have been if he didn’t continue on. What if the Gospel wasn’t spread, and died off and never made it into Europe, which would mean it probably wouldn’t have spread to the United States or all of North America! The thought of that stopped me in my tracks… All because of this one man, and then another, and another. (Now I have to add here that after thinking on it more, I realize our great God would have used someone else or gone about things another way if Paul wasn’t obedient. But He still used the demonstration to jar something in my soul.) I am definitely no Apostle Paul, but if I feel like God is asking me to share, I better do it. I don’t think of myself above anyone else, or special, but if my sharing insights from my Heavenly Father could help encourage or save someone… wow, wouldn’t it be worth trying? Paul obviously knows Jesus wanted him to do this, but this guy used to hunt down and kill Christians! How unworthy he must have felt.

But like Paul, I will “eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient COURAGE so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.” Phil 1:20 (emphasis mine) And furthermore, I will be “confident of this, that He Who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6

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I am a military wife, mom, foster mom and most importantly... I LOVE me some Jesus! Over the last few years, I've realized how refreshing, and important, it is to be completely vulnerable. I have struggled with depression and anxiety, and opening up about it has helped so many people open up to me as well! I live to encourage and inspire others. Thank you for getting to know me! If you are reading this, I have already prayed for you... that you will leave here feeling refreshed, encouraged, and feeling the love that Jesus has for YOU!

22 thoughts on “Pulled to share”

  1. My, my, my, this is not only extremely incouraging, you are teaching me how to listen, obey and lean on God! I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for you! You Rock!!!!!!! I truly pray with everything in me that God reveals to you how much He is using you to help me and I’m positive you are helping so many more!

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  2. Love this! I’ve learned that when God calls, we better just obey because he’s not going to let up (think Jonah!). Truth is that he calls us all to share, and this is a unique avenue that he’s gifted you for. May he be glorified in your obedience!

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  3. Ohhhhh my goodness this speaks to my heart SO MUCH!!! Your words are going to impact so many, and they already have!! I want to hear your whole story and journey! Tell us everything!!

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  4. This is great! I am so proud of you taking this step, it’s huge! Putting yourself out there and being honest to your faith is exactly what Jesus ask of all of us! Thank you for having the courage to do so. I needed this read this morning, been struggling myself lately. And yes, having struggles is part of being a Christian. When you turn your life over to Christ, people think that everything will be perfect. Far from it, that’s when the devil starts to creep in on your life hard! But we continue to have faith and trust in Gods plan! It his timing not ours, we have learned that to be so true the past few years. We take each day by day, sometimes moment by moment. But knowing Jesus is right there holding our hand, what a great feeling that is! Look forward to reading your future post! Love y’all!

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  5. Go ahead girl!! So PROUD of you, and so is our God! You keep on inspiring and JENcouraging. Miss you and your sweet family! Give Skye a solid fist bump from Konnor. His misses his buddy!! Merry Christmas, xoxo ~Erin

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  6. You are always encouraging and inspiring others. Your love is ever flowing to everyone you come in contact. I’m so very proud of you. I love you!

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  7. Inspiring and encouraging all through Christ 💕 I believe we all struggle with depression in our lives. We can overcome all obstacles when we rely on Jesus! Sometimes it happens right away and sometimes we learn patience in our waiting. I’m interested in following your blog and being enlightened by your stories and how you apply scripture to your daily life, whether there are struggles or not. God’s word always refreshes us when we allow Him to work in us💕

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  9. I love reading anything you write or post. You are not only my sweet, Beautiful daughter but a a sweet woman of God with a Beautiful heart. You are very encouraging and uplifting and speak so much about what many are or have gone through. I love you Jennifer, and think it’s awesome your doing the blogs. I really didn’t know what a blog was lol.♥️🤗

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