Doing the Father's Business
so, how do i know whether i am in the center of God's will, doing exactly what He wants?
God's will is not doing what i WANT to do. just because i like it doesn't mean i am called to do it.
God's will is not doing what i am GIFTED to do. just because i have the talent doesn't mean i am called to use it.
God's will is not doing what OTHERS ASK of me. i am not called to passively respond to every need, just because it is urgent.
in each of these cases, i often feel conflicted. i suppose that conflicted feelings are an indication of conflict, usually the conflict between what the Holy Spirit is calling me to do and what i commit myself to do. as the Nouwen article says, i think the only way to discern is to listen in silence to the call of God, and then do exactly what brings a sense of "rightness" and joy that is discerned in those moments.
i feel a bit of resolution over my busyness. but walking in it is not as easy as writing about the principles.
speak, Lord, for your servant is listening....