Just Say Yes!

Over the weekend, Pastor John wrapped up our sermon series called “What if?”  John shared many examples about how God “nudges” us.  Many times we either don’t recognize those “God nudges” or we simply choose to not respond to them.  Share your God nudge stories on the blog – it would be great to hear from a few of you.  Use the simple instructions on the right to chime in. 

Can you recall a time when God nudged you to get involved in a ministry or to do something and you said, “Yes, Lord?”  How did that work for you?  The “O” word comes to my mind here.  No, not Oprah, but obedience.  Being obedient to God’s nudges and callings in our lives can be a real struggle.  We like to be comfortable and sometimes God calls us out of our complacent, comfort zone to reach out to a world that desperately needs to hear and experience His radical love.

There is a saying that goes like this, “God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.”  This week I hope that you begin to sense God’s nudges in your own life and respond to them.  Yes, you might feel a bit uncomfortable at first, but once you say “yes,” I guarantee you that your journey and life will be all the richer for it!  Saying “yes” to God, no matter what He is calling you to or be, will change you forever.  So, just say “yes” to Him when He nudges you today and see what interesting paths God will lead you down. 

Here’s a song by Dan Schutte called “Here I Am, Lord.”  It’s a familiar song that many of us have sung at Via de Cristo weekends, camp and retreats.  May these words nudge you to stand and say, Yes, Lord – send me, Lord.” 

Pax,

Pastor Carol