It's already in you

(Something I had in my journal for a few months)

My mother went to South Africa a couple of years ago. She shared an experience that I’ve heard many people share after a person has come back from a missions trip out of the country for the first time. She and the team she was with were doing something with a school in a poor area of Africa. The leader of the team told my mother she wanted her to say something to the group of students. ( about 1 or 2 hundred) Her response to the leader who is a friend, was “no way” I don’t want to say anything to these kids. I don’t have anything to say to these kids. Her response came from her being older, she isn’t a speaker/preacher etc., and of course it was on the spot. Nevertheless the leader made her speak. My mom was so blessed. She opened her mouth, and every word that came out of her mouth, she felt was absorbed like a sponge.

Everyone who I’ve talked to who’s had this missions experience has resolved the same conclusion; they have so much to give. God has placed so much in us that we don’t use. My mom was saying things that may have been perceived to the common American as basic bible knowledge. But these kids’ lives were changed; changed with stuff that she has had within her for years.

I said all that to say that I believe that God is saying that you have all that you need within you. You have all that you need right there within you. Don’t expect other professionals, or scholars to be the answer for what you and you’re household is dealing with. (don’t trip, I’m not saying AT ALL not to use and consider other resources) God is saying clearly, that you have everything you need within you. God has prepared you for such a time as this. There is word within you that has been planted years ago for this hour. You have seen the power of God’s presence in a place, and in a situation. Practice/continue to practice His presence, no bars held. I know, you’re tired, I know you get tired, and the Ps. 34; praise is hard to get out sometimes, and you may fail in you’re press, but DON’T give up on that process!! It is your only key.