NOTHING WASTED

Song - Psalm 18 by: Pastor Clint S. Brown

Many wonder what their purpose in life is.  Most times it is connected with, associated with, whatever you have walked through.  That is why you may see someone who has lost a parent to sickness, become a Nurse.  The things we walk through may hurt, be stressful, and draining, but it is packed full of experience that you must learn to operate in your calling.

Never begrudge a small beginning, takes on a new meaning when you understand that your beginning may start with some trials, tests, and hardships.  Everybody wants the blessings, and anointing, but few want to walk through what it takes to acquire that great measure desired.

I remember Bishop TD Jakes preaching about how the olive has a hard shell.  It isn't until it is crushed that the oil (anointing) can come out.

When I was walking through divorce, loss, hurt, abuse, rape, poverty, betrayal and then again some more loss....I never dreamed that deep inside me, passion was being formed to help the...hurting, abused, poor, etc... I just knew that what I was walking through hurt and was very uncomfortable.

Now I see fully that God was creating a heart for those I would one day, love and help.  He wanted me to not only have compassion, but empathy for those that I would reach out to.  I couldn't if I had never walked through those times.

Song - "There You Are" by: Pastor Clint S. Brown

God wanted me to learn to trust in a greater form.  Believe me, I thought I trusted him, but it wasn't until there was nothing to eat, and no money....that I had to say "Abba you promised to be my Jehovah Jireh". I am counting on you to bring it forth and then watch him fulfill his word.  Now I know that I know that I know....he will keep his promise of his word.  He had to fully gain my trust for all he had laid before me.

I encourage whoever is reading this, to ask God, right where you are, to show you what you are meant to learn in your situation.  To help you to not just go through, but grow through each experience.  I pray that God builds passion for the ministries he is preparing you for.  That a light of clarity comes on to help you understand the journey and path you are on.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

You were made even in your Momma's womb, with purpose.  God has a plan for your life.  :Look around and watch how God will use you.

Psalms 139:13

For You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Your test and trials will not be wasted.  You are walking through them with purpose attached to you. Everything you walk through can be turned for good if you let God. He makes all things beautiful in HIS timing.

Song - "I'll Worship You" by: Pastor Clint S. Brown