What keeps me going....

As a Christian I have been one completely supported by the body of Christ. A family that cared for all my needs not just spiritual needs. The body of Christ helped me with schoolwork, took me to the doctor and provided, as I needed. I truly believe Christ brought me life. It is my understanding that God saved me for a reason. At Eastern College and the Second Spanish Baptist Church that calling continued to be confirmed. Then later at Palmer Seminary and then my work as a Chaplain my call continues to be molded and shaped. Today as a daughter of God seeking his vision for my life, I am aware that I am called. I am called to share with others as my experience taught me, that my Creator wants us to be joyous. That to those God has brought hope and life to should have an education and have the life skills necessary to feel empowered. When Christ comes into our lives he empowers us; that is what the Lord did and still does with my life. I see my ministry as one that equips the body of faith, meaning spirit, soul and body. We should be able to help the community to learn to help themselves whether that means teaching them directly or pointing them to the proper resources. Christ is what has made a difference in my life. I would like to have programs like this involved with the churches I work in, that focus on equipping the body of Christ. God is calling me to bring hope to those that are without hope. To speak the heart of God to his sheep and let them know that they are children of God. The love of God is for them and God created each of us for his purpose. God wants to glorify himself in our lives and to have his love manifest in our lives daily. I desire that we all learn to intentionally live the lives that God intended for us, daily.