Don't sweat the small things!

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin. Zechariah 4:10

Back when I began this Facebook page, Tell Someone Ministries, some one shared this verse with me. It is something that I have clung too from that point. I know that there are people that I know that don't understand my reasons for wanting to start this ministry. There are people who think that it is just a passing fantasy of mine. All I can say to all those is that they do not have a clue. Maybe they have never felt what I have and if not, they will probably never understand.

All my childhood, all during my teen years, I was told that I was set apart. I was told that God wanted to use me. That did not encourage me but instead it had the opposite affect. It scared the living daylights out of me. I did not want to hear that. I told myself that it was not possible. I told myself that there was no way because I was to shy, to timid. I did not want to have anything to do any of that. So I ran from that for many many years.

All my adult life, I was content to go to church on Sunday and Wednesdays and do all the churchy things. I did the things that one was expected to do when they attended a church. I attended services, I helped on work days, I did whatever I was ask to do. That was until one night, I can remember the exact moment, that God poured in to me a deep desire, a great longing for more of Him in my life and a calling to do a work for Him. It was like God just dunked me into a great big pool and submersed me completely. I don't fully understand all that and do not know exactly where all that will eventually lead, but it is continuing to grow within me and I want everyday to do more for Him. That is my daily prayer, "Use me for Your purposes Father God." That is why I started the Facebook page called "Tell Someone Ministries" just over two years ago. I wanted to do something for Him. At that point, I did not know where to start, I did not know where to begin so the Lord led me to start small, so I could grow in knowledge and so I could learn to let the Lord lead me and use me. It is this small thing that the Lord is using to lead me forward to be used more for Him. I know that there is more for me to do for Him. I know that God will open doors for me when His time is right. I just have to remember that sometimes, we have to start small.

What is God calling you to do? What has He laid on your heart to do for Him? It may be a great big thing. I may be something small. Whatever it is, please remember not to despise small beginnings.