running out of fire

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friz

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hi everyone, please pray for me. i'm currently struggling with my spiritual life since i started working. i feel that my fire for serving God is running out and i don't want it this way. i want to stay active by involving in our mission works but i don't have time because of the nature of my job. i think i'm becoming just a church attendee by not involving in any ministry of our church. please pray for me, thanks everyone.
 
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savedNblessed

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hi everyone, please pray for me. i'm currently struggling with my spiritual life since i started working. i feel that my fire for serving God is running out and i don't want it this way. i want to stay active by involving in our mission works but i don't have time because of the nature of my job. i think i'm becoming just a church attendee by not involving in any ministry of our church. please pray for me, thanks everyone.
Dear, know that I've prayed for you. I would like to say that our GOD is an amazing GOD. You don't need to go on a mission trip to serve Him. I have prayed that may He use you for His glory at your workplace. I am sure there are some who needs to hear the "good news" there!
Many blessings :cool:
 

RickyZ

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I went on a mission trip in my younger days, it was a life changing event. If that is what God wants for you, then I pray you be given a path to achieving that. By all means be God's glory in your workplace, but ask for discernment there, could it be something put in your way to keep you from seeing the mission field? I don't know, but please Lord God, let friz know what is Your will in this. May the Holy Spirit gift her with wisdom and discernment. And the skills to be a missionary, no matter where she is. In Jesus Name, Amen
 
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Spokenpassage

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How much of your time do you give to God daily, because it could be that being once apart of a mission ministry was devoted time to the Lord. Devoted time = sacrifice. Sacrifice = a more leading of the Spirit within you. The less we sacrifice, the less we are filled with the Spirit's power. The more we sacrifice, the more we are filled and led by the Holy Spirit. It's like a tunnel, the road must be clear for the Spirit to move through, but if they are blocked up with the things of this life, it can be hard for you to be completely led by His guidance. We must remove anything and everything that stands before God in our lives, giving Him our utmost for His highest. I'm not recommending you to stop working, rather I recommend that if you don't often spend time with God and serve Him in the things that you do, that you should give Him your precious time and dear service in everything you do. Will you always be on top and be the best? Probably not, but at least you have a Savior who will help lift the burdens in your life and watch over your precious soul.

Friendly advice if this applies to you, only if it can apply to you dear sister. : )
 

IDEAtor

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hi everyone, please pray for me. i'm currently struggling with my spiritual life since i started working. i feel that my fire for serving God is running out and i don't want it this way. i want to stay active by involving in our mission works but i don't have time because of the nature of my job. i think i'm becoming just a church attendee by not involving in any ministry of our church. please pray for me, thanks everyone.

Just some random thoughts...

change it up.
Do you sit in the same place at church, same side of the sanctuary?
I challenge you to sit somewhere entirely different this upcoming week.
Do you always leave at the same time for church? Go earlier.
Do you give a certain amount? Give more, asking God to bless the church, community, and your heart by that gift.
Write, type, or print these words: "I am praying for you (and your household). :) " Then strategically place the note.
Try to give one to a child, a teen, a college student, some other adult, and one of the older persons attending.
You might place one on a random table, as you are leaving a restaurant.

While praying for a change in your situation, just make a small change in how you do things.

Just some random thoughts.
 

IDEAtor

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Friz,

some more thoughts.

you know to read the Bible, pray, fellowship, obey, ...
Don't forget to disciple. In other words, bring someone with you.

(sorry, that this is poorly worded)

If you are fizzling out. Pray and choose 1 person who has energy and a passion for missions.
Empower them to assist you and make some decisions that are normally your areas of focus.
Pray with them for your needs, theirs, and the universal Body of believers. If you do this right,
that person will take some of that stress and turn it into great anticipation, motivation, energy.

Recently I taught kids about missions, on a basic level. Still, their excitement fueled mine.
Therefore, you can share missions and opportunities local to some kids.
I imagine that fire will be fanned., then, by God and the curiosity of those listening kids.

Write to me. Through CC.
I may not be on, but when I get your note for helping with spiritual struggles.
I will write a note that will fan that flame.
 
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friz

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thanks ideator, GBU... i really need someone to talk to, someone who can be my outlet... someone who can remind me, rebuke me challenge through God's word... thank you so much.
 
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friz

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everyone thank you so much for your prayers, reminders, encouragements and advises, it really helps me a lot evaluating myself and identifying my faults and shortcomings... GBU
 

pickles

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You are in my prayers in Jesus's name for all you ask.

God bless:)
pickles
 
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Timofree

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Prayed for the fire of God on your life, may you be filled with His Spirit and fire!
 
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hi everyone, please pray for me. i'm currently struggling with my spiritual life since i started working. i feel that my fire for serving God is running out and i don't want it this way. i want to stay active by involving in our mission works but i don't have time because of the nature of my job. i think i'm becoming just a church attendee by not involving in any ministry of our church. please pray for me, thanks everyone.
You can serve a good purpose at work by setting a good example for the others. You can also minister to those people. Be a shoulder for them to lean on.