Do you ever wonder why you are living at this exact time in history or in this exact place? Well, what we know without a doubt is that in God\u2019s kingdom, nothing is ever random or by chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If we accept God\u2019s infinite wisdom that we are meant to be here now and to do good works now, why are so many Christians living in a complacent, comfortable existence doing their life as they have always done regardless of God\u2019s word drilling down in their souls to not merely listen but to harken and do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the many scriptures to clearly command us, not as a suggestion, but as a command as to what He expects for all of us, is found in Ephesians 2:10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of one\u2019s age, physical ability, or financial status, if you are still here on this side of heaven, God has destined more for you for a specific purpose, an assignment that only you can fulfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common Obstacles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
However, these are the major and very common obstacles to fulling our divine assignments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strongholds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Strongholds are attitudes, thoughts, mindsets that are contrary to the word of God for our lives (2nd Corinthians 10:3-6). Examples: \u201cI am too old to volunteer. Since I am retired, I deserve to sit back and let others do the volunteer work. I have nothing to offer, how can God use me?\u201d Or one of the most powerful weapons of the enemy’s schemes to fool us believing that our works is to work in my four and no more (more about this another post).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allowing insecurity to rule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I learned years ago that my own insecurities manifested in my thinking: \u201cI am not good enough, what will others think if I step out to be a servant to a need, what if I fail, etc., why me not someone else to take this risk?\u201d A wise mentor told me I was being self-centered and self-absorbed, by obsessing over my hang ups to override the vast needs of His Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comfort Addictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We all have them to some degree\u2014like having our coffee, controlling our daily schedules, our favorite foods etc. But when do our comfort requirements block what God is calling us to do? Getting up an hour earlier (\u2026gasp!) for a quiet devotional time? Actually listening to receive what is being announced at your church or in your neighborhood or in your community for needed volunteers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you doing your homework?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I know, this is hard to process for all of us. When I am talking to myself, I often say: \u201cEnough Mitzi, no more giving up your time for these needs.\u201d I remember my late mom, Ellen Garrett. Up until she was almost 90, she served meals weekly at the Salem Community Center\u2014along with myriad other volunteer commitments. She was richly blessed by giving of her time and comforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the parable of the talents when Jesus asked, \u201cWhat did you do with what I gave you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is never ever too late to be a doer of the word as James 2:17 tells us that faith without works is dead. But the upside to doing Kingdom work is the reward of serving strictly out of love. Our dear Lord is glorified, and He sees all we do for Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 is still young and a beautiful new opportunity to be all that we are called to be by understanding we are here at this specific time, in this specific place, for a specific purpose. Our abundant life of blessings awaits us as we step out to hear and do our assignments casting down any strongholds that rationalize excuses of age, finances, or our health status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, what a beautiful life awaits all of us! Let\u2019s go for it all by leaving nothing to chance but choose to be all that He wants us to be. To you, my lovely new group connections, listen, harken, and do your specific Heaven\u2019s Homework<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without a doubt, as we enter heaven, we all want to hear Jesus say to us, \u201cwell done my good and faithful servant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mitzi Beach is an award-winning interior designer, author, and 50+ demographic marketing & lifestyle specialist. She is the author of Design Smarts, Inspiration for Home + Life<\/strong>. Presently, Mitzi is honing her passion for empowering women through weekly blog posts, staying current on all topics related to aging gracefully for the 50+, as well as a bit of design consulting! Because she has no intention of retiring completely, there are other exciting projects in the works that she looks forward to sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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