We went to the top of Pichincha, a mountain in Quito, in a cable car. As we approached the top, we were totally engulfed in the clouds. It was amazing. We explored and took in the beautify that God was presenting before us. I ended up wandering off by my myself (surprise) and for the second time on the race I heard from the Father in the clouds. I was walking with Him and listening to His voice.
As I listened, He told me to continue surrendering the things I am holding onto and trust His plan because He has so much more in store. He told me to stop trying to serve out of my own strength, but to rest in Him and He will do abundantly more through me. He told me that it is not about what I can do, but my willingness to be used by Him.
I’ve struggled with identity and I’ve put a lot of weight into my accomplishments and only finding value in what I bring to the table. This month ministry was something I was comfortable with because it was a mashup of things I was good at and something I love. The Lord quickly humbled me and reminded me that it’s not about me, but about Him. This made me think back to something our ministry host told us last month. He said, “We need to stop focusing on the work of the Lord, and start remembering the Lord of the work.” He gave me specific gifts to be used for His glory and reminded me that my value is in Him, not what I think I can offer. That takes so much pressure off. It opens doors and allows the Father to move. The gifts He has given me have given me the opportunity to connect with people and build relationships I wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to build. It creates a unique space to pour into them. What crazy and amazing things happen when we stop trying to interfere and just let the Spirit move?!
