Love Letters
Discovering what makes you “tick”, or energizes you, may be a good indicator of your calling in the Lord. Even if you are retired and wondering, “What next, Lord?”
That happened to me earlier in my life (and several times since), as I was seeking the Lord and His will. But it was not easy.
Reading His Word; asking others for counsel and advice; receiving prophetic words…I was for sure looking for that next part of the journey as best as I knew how.
“What next, Lord?” had been an ongoing question.
In 2010, after coming back from another Israel trip, having just started Love For His People ministry, that question was foremost in my mind.
I am sure you too have been at that crossroads along your path before.
His response, which came as clearly in my mind as I again write about it here, was quick and unexpected.
“Write love letters.”
And thus began by ongoing love for writing about Him, about what He was revealing to me, and how to encourage others.
I knew I wasn’t a Bible theologian. Nor was I one to stand up in front of others and expound on the 88 reasons why Jesus was coming back when others said He was. (I’ll let others do that.)
My task, which has become my joy, was to write words of encouragement, as if they were love letters from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
And you know that has been a real joyous gift He has given me.
What are your gifts? Are you using them to bring about His Kingdom, share His love, reach out to a dying world?
He will direct your path to and with them as you ask Him to.
“What next, Lord?” May be your question too. So, keep asking Him until He shows you.
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB
Ahava and shalom
Steve Martin
