Text: Colossians 1:1-2
Verse 1 of Colossians in The ESV reads, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God”.
The Message reads, “I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Yes, there is a whole lot more of Paul’s letter ahead of us. Yes, this seems like such a inconsequential afterthought of a verse, and to stop just one verse in seems silly.
But it’s not. I want you to write it down – I want you to say it out loud:
“I, ______, have been send on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Do you believe it, sister?
I mean truly… do you?
Because it’s true. Your special assignment is different than mine. It’s different from your sister’s calling, it’s different from your mentor’s, and your neighbor’s and the girl who sat in front of you in church last week. It is as unique as you are, this calling to point the world to Christ.
And no matter how old you are, and how many days God has written for you on this earth, sister, YOU are a part of the MASTER PLAN. He has willed it. It is written. (Psalm 139:16 says, “in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were not of them.”)
Can I share something personal with you? Really personal? The Lord has graciously given my husband and me seven precious babies. I have delivered and held and kissed three of them, and only two of them have toothbrushes in the upstairs bathroom, shoes in the hall closet, and dirty clothes in our laundry room.
And do you know, that even those fleeting little lives – those longed-for souls whose hearts beat for 212 days or less – they were on special assignment by Christ? That at the end of their lives, God said “Well Done. Mission Complete.” (and “PS, I’m still working on your Mama…”)
So what about us? What does this mean for us? Paul lived his calling with conviction and submission. He knew it in his head, and he knew it in his heart. He acted his calling and lived it with zeal!
Do you sometimes forget your high calling in His Kingdom? Do you ever wonder how your obedience could possibly be critical to the master plan? Do you ever question how God could use you, yes even you, as a vital cog in His plan and in the furtherance of His kingdom?
Turn off your screen and sit quietly with the Lord this morning. Submit yourself to Him. Report for duty. And trust Him to stir within you a confidence and surety that He will use you.
Because every day that your heart is beating is a day to live your calling as a daughter of the King! And we are so grateful that he chose you to serve along with us!
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234 thoughts on "on special assignment"
Hey, my name Jada. I admit sometimes I have failed God and have had self -doubt about not being a good mother , or daughter or that I wasn’t good enough. But I’m starting to realize that I am enough and I can be anything I want to be. I Just have to trust God and know that he is on my side and that he is absolutely real.
hi i’m Shelby and i’m 13 and i really want to be saved by Christ. I believe that God has a mission for all of us and that’s the reason we are on this earth today.
I converted and gave my life to Christ 7 years ago. If anyone would have told me 10 years ago that I would be living the life I’m living now, I would have laughed. Prior to Christ being in my life I lived in my little boxed up “perfect world” without purpose and feelings of emptiness, a void that I tried to fill with things that only brought temporary relief. My walk with Christ has not been an easy one but His word never said it would be easy…but it is so worth it. I used to question why I couldn’t be one of those people who got instant healing and deliverance as soon as they gave their life to Christ but God’s ways are much higher than mine. I see that my journey is different and there were/are things in me that God wants to heal and remove so I can live the life He has called me to live. I’m 36 and on my second marriage in a blended family. I know that in my own strength and in my own flesh I can not make this work, I need God to help me. Spending time and seeking my Heavenly Father has taught me to see the gold in me. It’s showed me how loving and gracious my Father is to have taken me out of my darkness into His marvelous light. I now see how He can and will use what I’ve been through for His glory and in His kingdom.
Being honest, I’m 31 and I don’t even know what my purpose/calling is. I’m confused everyday and it’s been this way for almost a year. I cry, I pray, I read devotionals and yet I’m still clouded with insecurities, sadness and worst of all an onset of depression if I’m not already depressed. I’m listen to sermons, I feel my convictions but I guess I lack understanding. I question daily, how to get to my purpose and I feel even more lost when I pose the question. Waiting on the lords response, or trying to figure out if he has already answered is the hard part for me.
My friend Jesus is real and he saves! Our earthly walk is to short to hold in unforgiveness, or bitterness! Let it go, God has forgiven you his mercy and grace is everlasting he’ll never remind you of who you used to be ,he’ll only encourage you to do better everyday! His love is what conquers all, his love is the lens I see the world through now and nothing can hold me back! I am a kingdom child and the daughter of the most high! I found my identity in Christ. Talk to God listen and be obedient and you too can believe you were born to shake the world through Jesus Christ! Thank you lord!
I do not know what my special assignment is… I feel like any time I look for it, either I cannot hear what God is saying, or I don’t like what I am hearing. Like the author here, we too have 5 Heaven babies. We’ve become much closer as husband and wife during that trying time. But I was so very angry at the Lord and made myself distant in the beginning. Now, making a daily effort to be closer to the Lord, my life does flow better. I need to ask again what my assignment is; and I need to yield- be still- and listen for His answer.
Serving as a ministry leader for 13 years I have some how lost my way and focus…looking to man for approval. Reading this today the Lord invited me to write down “I am apart of Gods Master plan.” several times like a school kid in trouble. It was His reminder to me and His desire to see me get this message DEEP in my soul, so that my eyes are on pleasing Him and not man.
The Kingdom of God is at hand!!! Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled… Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all the things you have need of will be added unto you. Always pray without ceasing; and hold fast to your faith in God. In the beginning; throughout time; and even until the end of this world, it has always been all about God. Forevermore shall it be, as He will continue to reign as Supreme Omnipresent and Omnipotent upon His Holy throne forever and forevermore!!!
Kaira Jordyn,
16yrs
I have been baptized in water at 13 years old and was so excited with my decision to walk up to the pastor (the one who Christened me and baptized me) and declare the desire. For the weeks prior to that declaration, I did not have the confidence yet. But I had to come to the realization that this was a matter of life and death. I wasn’t supposed to care what others around thought of me. Fast forward from then to now. I got lost on my journey and was just recently from October to this month, delivered from depression, anxiety, generational curses, insecurity, maturation and pornography. I have made the decision without any outside influences (something I struggled with for a long time) to consecrate myself, put down my crown, my life and pick up my cross to live freely and I pray that you will soon do the same
In Jesus name, Amen.
Liz V
38yrs. Single
I’ve been carrying the cross by dealing with my dad drug addiction for as fast as I’m alive. Now that I know Christ, I see nothing but his mercy for me and my family and also he has been helping to build strength, mercy for others and my faith it’s bigger than ever. I’m able to see my calling through my own struggles. I cannot explain why I’m feeling so strong and ready to be use to help others that are going through the same situation as I’m waking through right now. I cannot explain my joy from my tribulations. It’s priceless!
May the glory be for my God and I pray that you…you find the same joy like I’ve as you’re going through something heavy.
Amen
I have been struggling with a plan or believing there is one! My life can be overwhelming and frustrating and I feel like a failure on a regular basis! I am hoping that by stopping and listening that maybe I can get back on track with God’s plan for me and my family and start being happy again!
How do I know what god wants me to do? I know he has a plan for me and that I’m on a mission but sometimes I don’t hear him I need signs or something
I understand that’s there’s a plan for me but I just forget sometimes. Especially when I mess up on something that’s not godly, I repent but thoughts of defeat come over me like “you just did this and your in ministry. God can’t use you if your like this” but I then just try to live my life out fighting and fighting. And when someone at school sees me serving at school they know I’m different and then I’m able to witness. Most of the time it’s fruitful. It’s just as a teenager I deal with a lot of teens deal with. I want a husband and I’m willing to stay pure for him.
Hi.
I don’t feel, think, or sometimes believe that God has a special plan, assignment for me because I am weak and fearful. Unsure of truth. Unsure of myself.
Ephesians 2:8-10 Reminds is that we are saved bun gods grace alone. It’s nithing we love done or could ever do. It also reminds us that we were saved so that we can fulfill the unique purpose that God created justnfor us! That’s pretty amazing to think about, and a little scary sometimes. At times, I fell ill-equipped, or not “spiritual” enough to do ANYTHING for God! But verses like this remind me that I was made for a particular purpose, which God has already equipped me to do! The key is that I need to constantly seek Him and trust Him so that I can discover the talents and skills He’s given me for that purpose, and so I can discover and follow the path He’s laid out for me to fulfill that purpose.
I am sometimes shocked that at my age I still find that I underestimate myself. I have a husband who sees so many possibilities in me. A best friend who’s really more of a sister who also has so much belief in me. Most of all a Heavenly Father who placed all that I need to be the woman, wife, and mom he has called me to be! My husband and I have been blessed with two beautiful girls that we delivered and held, but only one of them is currently sleeping in my bed. Thank you for sharing that part of your story it connected instantly not only to your words but I know that this is something that I need right now. I am praying through out these 5 days that God will restore the confidence from something I feel in fleeting moments, to a constant flow so that I may be all he wants me to be.
I am always amazed at being the daughter of the most high King. He never ceases to amaze me in what he had planned for me. He grace is sufficient it sometimes that isn’t enough for me..I want more. If I can see something, I want to see more; if I hear something I want more; Why cannot I not be happy with what I have? The parts of Christ’s body shed for me during the last supper are sufficient but why can I not accept his grace and be thankful for it? I hope in the coming days and weeks of 2019 I can fully understand what He has planned for me to stand firmly in His presence and be thankful for just that…and not want more. During 2019 I hope to show His love and grace in new and exciting ways and to show others just what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. May each person who took the time to read this be blessed today and everyday and to know where they stand in the body of Christ.
I go by faith not by sight and I believe that I have received no matter what am goin through God would never leave me or forsake me ever ! I believe that with all my heart n soul !
I’m at the point of my life wherein I doubt myself,my faith,but there is something within me or should i say someone telling me to continue…I know that God wants me to continue
I just started the reading and I can’t seem to put it down.
I too wondered what my purpose was , why was I born into this world …? But now I know my purpose is to spread God’s word and to praise and worship him and tell my little ones who Jesus Chrst is and he play an important role in our lives even today !
I wonder too. What’s my purpose my in this life? What is my calling? I am so thankful that i found this app just when i needed it the most. I am able to broaden my understanding. God bless us all on our own journeys.
I just started this reading plan on YouVersion. It’s amazing! I wanted to ask if this is the same as the Esther study book that you all sell? I don’t think 5 days is going to be enough for me! I’m already totally engrossed! Thank you all! God bless!
I have been looking for a community of women to which I am able to ask questions and get some sisterly conversation. Thank you for this it was well needed. God bless you.
I am so joyful to be apart of this reading plan. It has been ministering to me big time. God bless.
Write your thoughts…I am so pleased to be part of this plan and I intend to share it with the women in my Church.
I get stuck in my daily routine and forget a lot of stuff but I think if doing things bigger and better a lot . I’m working on gaining the courage to get out there n share myself in following God’s path for me. I lost my mother last year and it’s been hard to get out of the funk.
Today I will go over to visit my nextdoor neighbor. She is loving, generous,and mostly deaf. She is Muslim and I am Christian. In addition, she speaks very little English. Yet we have a bond of friendship that defies explanation… except when looking through the lens of God’s Providence. I’m excited to see where God will lead me and ask for prayers that I will be His vessel.
Just yesterdayc I spoke to my husband about my own confidence. The reality of who we are, as Christians, Who He has called us to be…and our perception of ourselves can very often be very different. This is a reminder that to us that we are His. We are called according to His glory to live out a life, in confidence…that He has our days numbered…in and on purpose.
Lord, help us to live according to your will, in our lives.
I’ve just begun reading the plan. The lesson, the words just everything hits me home.
Although God has revealed my purpose to me , I still have trouble with discovering what he wants me to do within my purpose or even the desired location to exemplify his purpose that was given to me! It gets challenging but I know that he will lead me & i will be able to carry out the purpose and please him. This devotional came right on time I always new God was working it out for my good
Be encouraged, sis, I’m right there with you! I could’ve written your comment myself! God will show us when where and how. All we have to do is continue to pursue him!
This message is so timely! I have been feeling a stirring in my heart from God…like He is preparing to use me for something. But I doubt myself and wonder why or how He could possibly use me. But the Holy Spirit keeps whispering in my mind ear, telling me I’m not crazy. :) I have no idea what’s up but just today, I took steps to be used.
Thank you Lord God for allowing me to be a vessel. Clean me up so that I may be found worthy of the calling on my life. Reveal to me your master plan for my life as well as my part in the building of your kingdom. Forgive me for my sins and continue to lead and guide me that I may not go astray. For I am just a sinner saved by your amazing grace. I love you Lord and I thank you for saving my sin sick soul!!!
There are several days sometimes weeks at a time i wonder what my purpose is, what is my ‘big’ plan that God has created for me. I feel useless, not important, a loser. Once I get back into God’s word or just keep praying, I come across these devotionals. It really lifts my spirits. We are successful in our own ways. We are writing our OWN stories everyday. We are of use in our God’s way, we are important in God’s eyes. I have to remember that and God always knows when I really need to hear it/read it. It’s amazing how just at the right time I can read something or listen to a song that hits me or just talk with someone who has the right words.
I’m here Lord use me, teach me your will, I stand in need, Lord I want to be filled with your love and kindness, show me the way, I’ve lost my way Lord, I pray to seek you to find you to love you with my heart soul and mine..Amen
Thank you for never abandoning me Christ Jesus. I just want to find you..last pray I fight and seek always to just find you.
God is here all the time. He gives me really big signs to show me He is real opening me up to answers when I need them. In 1 Corinthians 12, it talks about how the body of Christ is one but made up of all sorts of different parts. I recently started a program called Rooted at my church and this gal talked about a Muslim girl she had met and was musing about the term ‘Salvation’ and about all the divisions in the church. It’s sometimes hard to remember that each denomination is different in their doctrine and programs and such but we are all part of the body of Christ. I just think it’s wonderful how God can take something in my life and tie it directly to His Word at the right time.
Correction. It will be 40 years November 20..
Hey, I’m new here. I started this devotional study today and was so glad to see I could chat with other women. This first day of the study hit home! I lost a baby when I was 7 months. It still hurts after 36 years. I watched my daughter miscarry her first baby and witnesses 3 beautiful births of my three granddaughters. Then her fourth was born! A boy! We were overjoyed. We were in love with all four. At 22 months our lives changed forever..altered..God called our baby boy home. It was a very rare and long illness. 14 devastating months watching him become lifeless. I watched my daughter die with him. Not body but her heart! It was shattered! God sent us two more beautiful baby girls! Precious but her life still feels incomplete. She’s broken and I’ve watched this strong woman become addicted to prescription drugs. Need I go on..but our lives are shattered. I’ve held on to God when she’s turned away. She’s not the mother we once knew..and it goes on and on..I’m just praying for God to pick up all the tiny pieces and put them back together. I need sisters in Christ!! Please pray for her, the girls, and our family..two of the teens have moved out:( so heartbreaking..
Absolutely praying for your sweet family, Sherry Lee. Thank you for sharing this. Asking the Lord to heal broken hearts and repair relationships.
– Stormye
I’m waiting for the next assignment from Him. I received one over 8 years ago and by His grace I’m still carrying it out
A much needed encouragement …bless you sister for your obedience!!!
I know He has a plan for me. Right now I feel that I am not doing enough. I am retired, living in a beautiful, warm area. But it is a winter home. We leave for our northern place soon. I feel torn as we do a lot of socializing, but not a lot of meaningful activities. I will pray for motivation in that area!
We will bloom wherever we are as long as we stay focused on God and trusting him that he will open our spiritual eyes to see his perfect will for each and every one of us.
I failed 5times in university, I gave up, started questioning God, doubted myself, it came to a point where I even asked myself if there is a God.God turned things around this year after my family and I prayed and fasted. I will be graduating in April this year. God is in control, we just have to trust him. Our timing and plans must become irrelevant and we surrender to God to bring to pass what he has predestined for us.
Praise Him, Kaludia! So excited for you.
– Stormye
God has blessed me abundantly. Taking me out of a bad situation and placing me in a good one. I will continue and always forevermore praise his name and worship him all the days of my life.
Life been having it ups and downs but I refuse to let it keep me down I know god has a plan for me & im beyond blessed that he’s showing me that he’s the way .
Hello Ladies! This is such confirmation a for me. I had no idea what this particular study was going to be about,but when I began to read it ,it blew me away. Yesterday I had a conversation with my cousin and with God about my special assessment. I thank God for always giving me confirmation and reassurance.
I’m ready for whatever god has set out for me. I’m willing to be part of his plan. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for me. Even if it’s hard and scary. My heart beats for him and I love him so much. His sacrifices were great and I want to live to be worthy of his love.
Hi Lea, I completely agree. You have perfectly summed how I feel.
Sometimes I get carried away with this world’s views and how I think I should be. It’s not until I realize I am made unique and have a purpose to serve in this world.
Thr world’s expectations are so very different from our Lord’s. I can do easily become entangled in deadlines and all of the stress connected to meeting others’ expectations. But, the Lord asks me to love those around me with His love and to do my work heartily – unto Him. I need to surrender my thoughts, time, work, relationships, words….all I do, to Him. Moment by moment.
Yesterday, I was humbled once again by our Lord, to embrace the High calling He placed on me: woman, wife, mother, homemaker. As much as I love this opportunity, I often struggle with it. I am constantly comparing myself to other women who “get” to do so much more for the kingdom. Every time I try to “do more” The Lord shows me that the mission He has me on is the most important on this side of heaven because I am His chosen woman to be my husband’s wife and our precious children’s momma. This devotion today proves to be another reminder that I am on the path that the Lord has placed me in.
The career path I chose is an extremely competitive one and I often find myself comparing where I am to others’ progress and successs. In my journey to get closer to God, I have constantly reminded myself that everyone has their own path and what is meant for me will be for me. How God wants to use me to spread His word is extremely different from the next person and my life experiences reflect that. I thank God for blessing me with another day to fulfill the plans he has for me.
I bless God for His grace and mercy. I pray He helps me to be consistent in serving Him in Jesus name. Amen
The fact that we are given just so only so many days to fulfill God’s plan for our lives should hit us all like a ton of bricks. We should be asking every second what can I do before You take me home?
Just over two years ago, my new son-in-law of 87 days and only 35 years old, died in his sleep. It was Thanksgiving and we had just arrive in Denver to celebrate our new families first Thanksgiving together. My son had just gotten married of that same year on June 8, 2014. We were so very happy to have this holiday together. There are other details, but, I won’t go into them now. The message is more important. When God has decided to take us home, our work is done.
It was hard to understand the why’s of Justin’s death, but we knew God had a reason and in his time he would reveal it to us. I think he has done that, at least to me He has.
Our world is at the crossroads right now, and I, as a Christian want to be in God’s will at all times. So, here I am Lord, make my life a reflection of you. Let my mouth tell of your love to those in the dark and wondering why God did this to them. Show me daily what you would have me do. What I should do to Glorfy You.
Thank You Lord for this opportunity.
Stumbled upon this devotional as a reason to get better connected… get back to home (God). I got distracted by life (work, relationship, accommodating others) that I didn’t make the time that once did for God and left my “duties” as a follower for him incomplete. Reading the first paragraph my soul began to tingle as if God gave the confirmation that this is what I want you to know more about who you are and your mission Precious and no matter what I’m here for you through it all. Looking forward to continue the mission of my purpose!
I came to college with a plan and a heart for a career and all the confidence in my decision. However, living next to people in the dorms that are smarter than me at Chemistry and other important subjects for the track that I’m on, I have been deeply discouraged and frustrated in the fact that I was never prepared for this and that I wasn’t as successful as I wanted to be. Before and upon reading this passage, I’ve been learning a lot about contentment even when I feel like the lesser. Realizing that God will use me for something meaningful in this competitive world helps me abide in His promises. Thank you for your encouraging words.
I began reading this by accident, I stumbled upon this while searching for studies to complete during the bible apps 21-day challenge and we’ll my fat fingers hit this one and before I knew it, I was taken in, I loved reading today’s devotion. I like how just saying that I am sent on special assignment by God, as part of his master plan immediately sparked a sense of belonging in me. It made me feel special and loved. Just that one little passage. I run a celebrate recovery where I have been given the chance to encourage other women in the Lord and at times I need to be encouraged as well, so I glad that I stumbled across this because I know now that God lead me to this circle of sister and today is just the beginning
I needed this bible plan. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for taking up your precious time! I love reading God’s Word!❤️
It’s been over a year now that I have marred my spiritual journey with an affair that tore my world apart and especially the ministry that I had been serving for 10 years. Those that I thought were my closet friends also betrayed me in the worst way by using my indiscretion as the newest gossip.. after being completely transparent, counseling to find the reason I needed this emotional realtionship, I continue to try and repair this friendship. Although they say I am loved, I feel like I have been stripped of all I knew serving the Lord. In reading this passage, I am left to wonder if I still have purpose. Also, why do I feel that my identity was wrapped up in this particular service. I will continue to use the beginning of the passage and adding my name. I am to the conclusion that my time with this ministry was over and I need to be open for something new.
I’m so eager to begin each morning with the truth of God. Thank you so much for this- I pray i lead others towards the light of Christ just as you are & just as Jesus would
God, I accept the mission you have planned for me and will go all the way
I really needed to jear this. God is good and always has a plan and purpose for things to happen in our lives. All we have to do is choose to trust in him even when it doesn’t make sense to us and continue to trust in the promises that he has spoken up on our lives. They will come to pass in his right time.
Thank you so much!! This has been a quiet peaceful time and your devotional is so encouraging. It’s not always easy but it’s encouraging to know that you have a purpose and place in God’s plan. Praise the Lord!!
I thank God I am chosen and I am trusting in God for what he has for as my assignment of life.
So inspiring, yet so simple. Beautiful reminder of our great purpose and identity ❤️
Great devotional
I’m so happy I am a chosen daughter
Thank you Lord, for KNOWING ME, and for loving me, even when I make mistakes. Though I may not see or know, what your plan is for my life, thank you for giving me purpose to continue on, in this world filled with loss. Please let me be a light, in this dark world.
I found myself repeating these words later in the day… ” I, Tammy, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan”. I still struggle with the big picture but I am assured that the creator of the puzzle knows exactly where each piece is supposed to go. Bless your heart Rachel.
This is not a coincidence ,the Holy Spirit reemphasised a phrase in my ears this morning saying “Kemi I love You so much, You ‘ready never a mistake, He pointed my attention to Psalm139:13-24.This devotional this morning just confirmed it that I made for specific assignment for my King. I desire to please Him daily above everything else.
This is not a coincidence ,the Holy Spirit reemphasised a phrase in my ears this morning saying “Kemi I love You so much, You ‘re never a mistake.”He pointed my attention to Psalm139:13-24.This devotional this morning just confirmed it that I made for specific assignment for my King. I desire to please Him daily above everything Thanks so much, for making this devotional available.
I’m so in awe of God in my life, I do know that HE has a plan for me and I can’t wait till it unfolds. Thank you Jesus❤
I believe God still has an assignment for me.
Hello there! I stumbled upon the #SheReadsTruth plan while scrolling through bible plans to follow. I must say that I am elated to have found these devotionals. Lately I’ve been in search of what God’s assignment is for my life and what steps I may have to take to get there. I must say, though, that I am a little hesitant as to what this divine assignment may be. God has granted each of us with gifts and talents, mine being writing, singing, and dancing. Perhaps my assignment will be aligned with one of these…or maybe all.
I believe that i am on a special assignment from god to help educate women of every age about god and to glorify the lord. I have been through alot even backslid but im here to say god welcomed me back with open arms and for that i am thankful..i have been led to write my autobiography of my life to help inspire women who have been through the many afflictions as i have and to be a support system as well..i know i am the light and blessing of my family cause my father god told me so and im proud to be apart of this special assignment may glory be to god
Let me start with the fact that I am new to my journey with Christ. I’ve always believed in him, but did not live a Christ centered live until I recommitted to him through Baptism a little over a year ago. My husband and I have been separated more times than I care to think of over our 25 yr. marriage, always believing that it best for the children to reunite. Now, empty nesters, I feel empty. As if what God created me to be has vaporized! A caregiver & wife. I am not happy with my husband anymore. Basically because the only time he really treats me lovingly is when he want sex, & no matter how I try to address it with him, he denies it. I can speak to him several times in a row & until he hears the word ” REALLY”? out of me, am ignored. I am also disabled and cannot work anymore, he owns his own business and I have no clue as to what our finances are. Last time we separated he removed my name from all bank accounts. Every month, once my disability check runs out I have to ask him, sometimes beg, for enough just to keep the house running. Meanwhile he buys any & everything he needs or wants for his garage. While telling me we’re always broke & inciting anxiety in me about utilities being shut off, losing the house , etc. He will not even look me in the face when we are talking, which is rare. All the time telling me that he is doing what the Lord says he should do! Baloney! He is also just as new in Christ Jesus as I, but he’s been on a power trip about the man being the head of the house! Where was he when our last son needed guidance? When he started to get wayward, smoking pot & threatening me to the point of physical abuse? In his garage! Nothing has changed. He is still the same except around our friends from Church. He is avoidant, domineering, argumentative, & completely void of respect for me. Same as when I for the most part, raised our last child alone. Which turned out to be a disaster! He has a girlfriend, a beautiful son & no job! He uses the excuse that he will never ” neglect” his son by taking his job over family, like his father did to him! I am crushed! In pain over my husband’s past affairs, which he stll denies, claiming that since his Baptism his sins are erased! Well, there not as far as mine & our sons hearts are concerned. The pain he has caused is still present. I pray for him & my son everyday, but still, no change! I ask God, who am I Lord? What do I do now? What’s the plan? Even just for today? I need guidance direction!
Diane, my heart breaks for you. Please talk to your pastor. I know without a doubt he can connect you with the services you need as well as counsel you right now. You are part of the body of Christ and they will surround you and help you, but you must make your needs known. You don’t know you have a sore toe until you feel the pain. Even so with the body of Christ. Let them know you are hurting.
It took a while for me to get here bit I’m now beginning to understand the special assignment that God has for me. At first I thought all things that go well in my life is and was my assignment, not realizing that even in trials and tribulations I have an assignment. I realize how I handle though situations, I have to stand firm. Not always easy, but yet so worth it.
I understand the passage that has been written. Yes I can see myself I was a good child. Obeyed my parents and my spiritual parent in church. My desire was to grow up get married, have children. Did I tell you the Lord save me at a young age. My mother was a pastor, she prayed that I wouldn’t get pregnant out of wedlock like she did. I prayed for all these things in life when I grow up I just knew God was going to answer my prayer. My mother died, I got married and I was a virgin until got married at 49. Then my husband divorced me I was to old to have children, no job and I found myself alone. I was hurt yet I stayed in church crying and trying to hold on to Gods word. Divorce was a hurtful thing after I had waited for it. I have peace but sometime I still feel that emotional pain.
I love how this Devotinal reading makes it easy to read and comprehend Gods words for those getting back into the Bible. I have been through a lot in my life to give up faith and hope. With Christ by my side, I will always have Him to fall back on. I enjoy having read my bible plans and keep on with my bible plans because if I hadn’t, I would be terribly lost!
It is to much for my brain to wrap around but gives so much hope
I believe the stage for our purpose in God’s plan shifts throughout our lives. I was a stay at home Mom training our 4 kids, supporting my husband for most of the time the kids were growing. I loved my life and knew that’s what God has called me to do. Then God called me to a secular job and my purpose shifted to this new area. Shsring His Word in a secular business situation. Now I am a grandmother of 6 with another on the way. And I am asking God, “What’s next?”. I have never remained static in my purpose, but try to be open to see what God has planned for me. It’s not easy, but it is exciting! No matter your age, God’s purpose in you remains.
I am glad that God Let 22nd find this plan. I need to be more obedient.
In my life group we are doing the study “Open Your Bible” by “She Reads Truth” and I wanted to add a devotional to go along with it. Sometimes it’s hard to think I have a specific purpose with God or that any bad things that happen were placed in my life for a reason. I always come back to what my pastor said once, “God never makes the wrong choice.” I pray about that a lot.
I am thankful the Lord allowed me to find this reading plan. I need CONSISTENCY in my life now more than ever! I’m tired of having the victim mentality I believe I am more than a conqueror..I have to act like I believe it!
Amen. I feel like Isaiah. Lord I’m here. Send me!
I agree. I’m seeking God’s Will for my life!
For some reason, my thoughts this week were that I was not very necessary, not very good thoughts were in my mind. I read this devotion and it was written for me. Their are special purposes for me, I have been listening to people around me- yes some of them are family, and I need to listen to God.
I will pray for a family that helps build me, but I will trust that God has my path laid out before me.
Thank you.
I love the thought that God has a calling for my life and He wants to use me with all my brokeness. Thankyou for this devotion today.. It Blessed my heart !
I so needed this. Today I pray that I am submissive to what God has called me be and his perfect will be done thru an imperfect me.
It’s wonderful to know, that everyone of us has a calling on our life. We just need to listen..
Through the busyness of life sometimes i forget that God has a calling on my life and it isnt the same as those around me, it is specifically for me. Thanks for that word.
I some times for get to pray, thank you for putting this on for me. I
really need it. I know that this will help me out. Thank you dear
sisters.
Just started this plan, this morning. August 23, 2015. I needed to hear this this morning. I believe so many of us women have doubt’s, fears, and insecurities of many kinds. God is our healer and our affirmer. We need only to be indentified by Him. Thank you for your words and I will continue to follow.
I have always felt like I am less. Like I am not important and therefore don’t matter. Reading this today makes all my fears and worries seem inconsequential. I am a part of something greater, a part of God’s master plan. That is definitely something to wake up to everyday. Hallelujah!!!
I just started this plan today. May 20,2015 and was blessed by today’s devotion!
Welcome, Lilli! So happy to have you here!
xoxo-Kaitlin
I just started this plan today and I am grateful that my friend shared it with me!
This has such great timing. Today in church a vision was shared where each of us was a broken shard of glass, all a unique colour. And when the light shone on the pieces, they were all shining their own colour. And not until they all shone did they blend. And not until they blended did they join to become pure white, pure light, God's light.
May we each shine so as to collectively, shine Gods light on the world.
Submit yourself for duty! You have a special assignment. Once we start to walk in our anointing and our calling it is then that we are truly fulfilled. If everyday we woke up and we said father I'm ready for duty I submit and I'm awaiting assignment, ahhh what a life we would have and how small our troubles would look.
I often wondered what my purpose was in God’s master plan. My husband and I have been together almost 5 years now, he works in a factory and has a beautiful flourishing ministry there…I’m a stay at home mom who never goes out to do much until my honey gets home…Where’s the master plan there? Our God blessed us with the most perfect little girl who celebrated her second birthday in May, that little girl prays over the food with me sings praises with us glories and hallalujahs god with us…we have this connection to god through numbers our little girl was born at the time of one and weighed another! Now every time we high five after god prompts us to look at the microwave at a certain time our little blessing no matter where she is in the house will come running,”My Number! My Number!” I know now she’s been my biggest mission now God’s blessed me with an awesome job that conveniently allows me to still be a stay at home mom and go out and do things. I plan to grow gods kingdom by keeping him first in my life family and business so people can see Him, I pray opportunities pour in for people to be brought into the family of christ! God bless you all ladies! And thank you for such a great study!
Thanks for sharing this story, Nicole! I love it! Such a picture of God\’s faithfulness. Thanks for joining us!
xoxo-Kaitlin for She Reads Truth
With my 25th birthday less than 2 weeks away the calling I thought God had for me is very different from the life I now leave. I’m ashamed to say that I have envied other women around me because the life they live now was the one I prayed for. But looking back into the valleys the last couple of years have brought me and reading this passage I have tears in my eyes and joy in my heart. I am blessed to have seen the extent of Gods grace.
I can SO relate to this, Richelle! Thankful His story is always greater and that He is revealing it to you. Love having you here!
xoxo-Kaitlin for She Reads Truth
Thank you so much for this devotion ! When I feel like I cant do what I want to do in children ministry's I always remeber the scripture " I Can do all things through Christ who strengthen me " ! The lesson today really is encouraging to do what God wants us to do and not what wd want to do !
I love this. He has a plan for me. I’ve been struggling with want and where I want to be in the last year and I’m finally hearing him. I had to stop and be still.
Thanks for this! Sometimes we really have those “I dont feel worthy enough” days. But this reminds me that even though we’re unworthy, we’re made alive in Christ for His masterplan! Thank You Father for sisters whom You use to remind us of our living purpose. All for His Glory!
We are all so blessed to be part of Gods perfect plan. Ready for duty!
Thank you for this platform to meet other Christian women devoted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I am struggling to regain my Christian walk. I know in my heart, Christ Lives and has called me to Him…the devil is powerful, not more than my Christ, but definitely more so than me. I need prayer to get where My Lord would want me to be, to leave this world behind. I need that transformation not the conformation that is pushed down our throats by this world. I want to be that person that believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that I , Kerrin, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God`s master plan.
God does have a plan for my life,and it is simply wonderful. I don’t know exactly what my mission is,but I’m going to try and figure it out, Lord. With your grace and help, I can. After all, I AM a child of the King!
Amen, Angie! Glad you’re here. xo
I consider myself a helper. I believe I am here to help those who need it. Someone mentioned that I should become a counselor, due to me having that little something in me. I mentioned this to someone special in my life and she scoffed at my idea, she wants me to be ‘needy’ I am a grown woman and a woman of God and my prayer was answered…I am going to pursue my ‘new’ career, as a addictions counselor…I’ve been through many trials in my life and consider myself to be of help to others…I will make this my goal…
Sometimes i forget as a stay at home mom that God still uses me. This was a nice reminder. It also reminded me that i have a little boy that needs me to guide him in Christ and that is my biggest responsability.
Hi Allyson, I’m a sahm too! I know that feeling all too well! It’s so easy to forget how important you are because you work at home. You are doing one of the hardest jobs! I know that we as moms are making a huge difference in our children’s lives. It’s a selfless mission God has blessed us with. :)
So easy to forget the truth of God….yet the Holy Spirit leads us to all truth again and again because we have been sealed by Him and belong to Him.
Good word, greatly appreciated!
I wonder at times if reading a reminding word such as this is ever really effective without action though. We can remember who we are, say who we are in Christ, but it’s quite another to live that out. Perhaps the greater encouragement is to live this purpose, walk it out moment by moment. Even in the small steps, we take action as a daughter of the King! Have a great day, walking out your purpose, finding your purpose…advancing the Kingdom of which we are all a unique and valued part!
I Linda have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God ‘a master plan!!!
Very powerful and this declaration makes it personal to me .. I want to be close to You, dear Liord.. I Need You to be with me every minute of every day… Thank you for your Grace and Favor ,,, thank you Lord for my salvation!!!!
I find it SO easy to forget in the day to day sometimes mundane life of being a stay at home mom and a wife of a husband that works from home that what I am doing, what God has called me to in this season is a part of his master plan! There are some long, lonely and dark days in this season but perhaps they would be a little less long, lonely, and dark if I could keep this truth at the forefront of my heart and mind!
Good word! Holy Spirit help us all daughters of the King to be ready for our assignment!
This is a confirmation about my calling.Great read!
This is a best informative post ever.
this is only confirmation for me, I was talking to my younger sister about talents and our mission on life. Her gift one thing and I questioned mine and she have me explained top me that we all have a gift and a purpose and she noticed that I am very good with children and she will not be the first to explain that to me. yes I believe I have a great purpose and I’m sir when I am ready for it God will bless me with seeing and fulfilling my mission.
Thank you for this devotion! It was good to hear that I have my own special purpose and mission and that it may be different than my 2 best girls friends. Praise T
It seems for so long — I have been waiting — waiting for the kids to grow, waiting for my husband to do his thing. But now, I am tired of waiting. It is past time for me to step up to the plat and serve The Almight God. There are so many things I am supposed to be doing, but I was waiting. Waiting, for what…
I have been trying to figure out my calling for about, I don’t know, 20 years… Even with constant prayer cannot get a feeling that I’m in tune with God
“I, Nancy, have been send on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
… I should recall this every morning … Followed by the words "Here I am Lord, reporting for duty!"
Very encouraging and uplifting.
This has blessed me so much! We had Bible Study today on this very subject and verse! This only confirmed as I looked for devotional how this devotional will bless me and how it is in line with His Word! Thank You
What a blessing to have this app at my fingertips through my day. To be reminded of Gods truth and connected to other sisters in Christ.
Love this…I’m on a wonderful mission! Being encouraged by you on the journey. Thanks for your obedience to the call.
I Katrina have been sent on special assignment by Christ. It feels good to say those words and to feel my spirit get stirred up in anticipation for God to reveal my calling. LORD GIVE ME THE BOLDNESS AND COURAGE it will take to do your will. I felt long ago God gave me an assignment and I was too selfish to complete it. But I know every day is a new day to God and it’s never too late to begin again.
I, me – Vonné has been sent on awesome and very special assignment from ABBA Father and the risen King Jesus the anointed One as part of there master plan! Glory to God!
Greetings from South Africa! Have a blessed day all you princess of the most High
I love this devotion!! I AM on a special assignment of discipleship. I must ensure that I walk boldly in this assignment and use the gifts that God gave me! I was reminded that this assignment doesn’t stop at the job or when I go to the grocery store. My love and gifts must be used there as well!! Thank you and I am super excited to be on this journey with the many other remarkable sisters!!!
Thank you. I need reminding.
I, Jen, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan.
I said these words aloud four times because they were so powerful. They brought tears to my eyes. It was truly what I needed to hear today. As I build my relationship with God through Christ Jesus, I am learning so much about myself. To know that I am part of God's plan, that He has a purpose just for me… Wow. Just wow! I feel incredibly blessed. Thank you for this lesson!
Keep saying it out loud. And say Scripture out loud any time, every day.
However much time God gives us on this earth is irrelevant to usbg each moment as an opportunity to display His greatness in my life. I needed this today:-)
I, Antoinette, has been sent by special assignment by Christ as part of Gid’s master plan.
Wow! This is day 1 for me and this assignment is so right on time. I know that God has a work to do with and in me, I am ready to allow Him to do so. When I had my stillbirth of my daughter I didn’t understand it then but I do know, not fully but I trust that God will heal and build me up from it.
I haven’t spent time with the Lord in while and I will dedicate that time back to him. Thank you for blessing me.
Love,
The Daughter of the King
Just found this Daily Plan on YouVersion/Bible.com. Plan to keep up with y’all. I need it. Haven’t looked at myself as a Daughter of the King, in years.. maybe that’s why I’ve been falling off the wagon.
My daughter just showed me this on my new smartphone. . I love it!! I will be here every morning!! Thank you Jesus for this app!!
We can trust that our lives lived for Him fulfill "a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan." Too often I ask myself what I should be doing for Christ and forget that my job is already clear- Love Him with all my heart, soul, and mind, and love my neighbor as myself.
I love that.. I believe this is what I need to read daily because I am working on myself.. This is like a push for me!!! I appreciate all the help you all are giving by having this daily devotion. May God bless you!!
I, Edana, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. Thank you for this devotional. I often feel stuck or wonder, God is this what you want from me in ministry ? Beyond my secular career, is it time to focus just on ministry? I want to follow the path you have for me in conjunction with my husband. This specific devotional resonated in my spirit and I thank you. Happy New Year ladies
I love several things about this text. As a busy mom, it’s hard to remember that you have a purpose for the kingdom. The fact of knowing that God created me with a SPECIFIC purpose for his kingdom lifts me up. It speaks volumes of how much he loves me. I also like what was said about the children lost and how God had a plan for them as well. I lost a baby at 16 that was stillborn at 20 weeks gestation. The fact that she said “and I’m still working on your mama” brought tears to my eyes. Also, I LOVE that it says “daughter of the King”. It is a blessed assurance knowing who you are in Christ and WHO’S you are! A daughter of the King. What a great and uplifting devotion. It’s a motivator and a definite good start to the day!!
I, Shadine, have been sent yo special assignment by Christ as a part of God's master plan.
I am now seeing purpose in a new light after reading this. 10 minutes ago I thought what is my purpose,what can I do big or grand for God, now I'm thinking what part does he have for me what special does he have for me to do so your perfect will can be done. Thank you so much!
I, Ayoola have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan!!!
I will continue to pray with an open heart that one day God’s mission for me will be revealed and completed in His time!
"I, Barbara Jewell, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan."
I'm thankful to find this devotional! It is going to be such an encouragement for my daily walk with the Father. Just knowing that HE chose me is absolutely amazing. As I sit and reflect on how I have been blessed even when I was not deserving causes me to want to love, trust, and serve God with more sincerely… Living out my calling on a daily basis. Thank you for this wonderful reminder of God's love…His everlasting Love.
I meant Really needed this!
Melanie Manning ur post was definitely an encouragement to me as well.
Result needed this!
I Melanie have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan ! During the past couple of weeks I lost touch with God. Today he is reminding me that I cannot be a missionary with half-hearted faith; walking into the roughest parts of the world and stuttering with Bible verses ? Throughout this year , I am making a promise to God to stregnthen my faith in him so that when trials come I will not fall. God bless all of you ladies, pray for me as I pray for you !
My husband of 21years left me for a younger women,but that's not the bad part unknown to me ,he has been matting women on his long lunch breaks. He left Oct 4,2013. I could not stop crying,but heard if you walk by Faith then you should not fear ,that God will provide. And he as.
This is a awesome place for women to come and know that they are not alone.
My son has been missing for 2 weeks ,he was lost in the woods and found his way out and is now a different person.
He is closer to God. I know God has a plan for him.
"I Birdie Have a been send on a special assignment by Christ as part of Gods master plan."
I Aliyah, have been sent on a special assigment by Christ as part of Gods master plan. <3 I sooo needed and loved that devotion. Even though i am only 16. I know that even though i constantly fall off short of his glorious standards, God still has a plan for me. Jesus i just pray that i can stay focused on what my life is set out for doing works that glorify you, and just to stay strong in loving you and the love that comes from you. Amen
Thanks for reminding us as women that as daughters of the most high, God has a plan for us. We are to fulfill our assignment in Christ, as a working body part, and in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
This was a pleasing
Amen truly bless after reading this. Now know I have purpose that I have to fulfill for God.
This has truly blessed me!
I olafisayo olamitoye have been send on a special assignment by christ, as part of God’s master plan!!! I will live everyday by his words and truth. Holy spirit help me accomplish your words in my life
I, Janea, have been sent on special assignment by Christ, as part of God’s master plan!!! ♡♡♡
Amen to that! Thank you so much for this plan. As I’m writing Tamela Mann is playing “Take Me to The King”
Day 1 from you has really hit deep. I’ve been praying where to next? use me God and after saying the “I Janea….” It moved me inside. I really meant it! And this is exactly what I needed to read and say. For those who truly believe it…God is working on all of us right now whether we think we aren’t talented or not…God will make us all a blessing in someone’s life. All of us who have posted we are blessings to each other reading these comments. Because we all need motivation and to see and read these comments ( we are not alone we are “One in the body of Christ.”) ^_^ great news !!! I’m excited for every day after, this minute, this second to be living for Christ’s purpose and not mine! No matter how much I want my dreams to come true, in God’s will shall my Life TAKE place. Use me Lord at your will. AMEN ♡
I, Michelle, have been send on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Loving this devotion and these comments it’s very encouraging to my life I thank God for never giving up on me
Divine timing, getting this devotion today. From a staff pastor’s wife and children’s pastor feeling like she’s not making a bit of difference, I really needed the pick-me-up.
Thank you.
“I’m the Kings daughter sent here on my mission.” We all have our own destiny and purpose, therefore we are all sent on our own missions. I can get so caught up in comparing myself to others not realizing I’m a crucial piece in Gods plan. We all are.
I truly want to believe. Eventhough I keep messing up. Forgive me.
I greet u beautiful ladies in the wonderful name of our saviour Christ. I once knew what my purpose in the kingdom was but now I feel so lost. How do I get to that place where I can once again hear God and truly believe He loves me and will answer my prayers and that when I seek Him he will allow me to find Him?
Thank you so much for this! My husband and I were just talking about this last night. He is so sure and confident in what he has been called to do. Me on the other hand am not so lucky, I have many talents and giftings but am most of the time afraid about stepping out and doing it. This gave me the refresher i needed to become all God wants me to be!!!!
I, Shontrice, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan!!!
Wow, the Lord has, as always incredible timing! Î came across this website through The Bible app
of my very-new-to-me tablet!
I say, yes Lord wherever you may lead me, I will follow.
This is amazing. This is my first time here and I already feel connected to this group in a powerful way. It was so refreshing to hear so much honesty from this devotional and I to lost a little one and to know that there is a calling even for them puts things into perspective. I can't wait to get more indept with this.
This is all relatively very new to me but I appreciate how encouraging and real these stories are. It makes it very easy to want to learn a new way of thinking. Thank you!
Amazing! Looking forward to finishing #SheReadsTruth
O what a wonderful thought to know and be reminded that even me is on special assignment for the King of Kings. I feel so humbled to be included in God's master plan. Thank God for His favor and I know by His grace and my obedience my assignment will be accomplished. Amen.
I olafisayo olamitoye have been send on a special assignment by christ, as part of God’s master plan!!!
Good Morning ladies, I’ve just started thIs program ‘she reads truth’ and I’m touched yesterday or tO say this past days I’ve been realy thinking about my mission for God I know my plaCe in the kingdom I’m a worshiper but I’m just to scard to start Don’t know why
We have to remember. That god is still on. the thone and that he is on his way. Back
I just started the devotion today, but what a powerful one to begin with. As mother, daughter, wife, and teacher, I become so overwhelmed with the many hats I wear (that fall below my ears and blind me from time to time). This devotion reminded me that I'm not alone and that I am a part of a master plan. God's timing is perfect — now to work on the obedience in my life so I can draw closer to Him!
This really spoke to me. I needed this!!
I Robin have been sent on a special mission by God is so endearing and powerful at times it’s hard to believe. Your devotional spoke volumes to me and I will carry it within my heart each and everyday. I have never doubted that God has created me with His own plan for each and everyday of my life I do pray that He will show me my path, gifts and what He needs me to do both large and small. May God bless you for your devotion and guidance.
I thank God for thus moment and reminding me of my purpose of existence. Many if us have been lost to the work of this world leaving Gods work undone. Am glad am being reminded again. Thank you.
Im so glad I decided to read this, I needed to be reminded :)
I'm ask glad I decided go start this read, I needed this reminder
I am in a season of pruning with God so much chaos but yet I am at peace inside I know many peoples destinies depend on me and my obedience I shall not give up
I don't FAIL HIM!
Awesome! God has a plan for all of us! I JUST HOPE I FAIL HIM! One day I want to hear my child with whom I am well pleased!
Praise God! Please Lord, order my steps so that I may carry out my assignment to completion according to your will. Thank you Lord.
This is perfect timing, as if I should be surprised. I love how Abba orchestras my life.
I am for the umteenth time trying to allow God to give me direction. Relinquishing control is not an easy task. I struggle, Lord knows I struggle.
I, Rea, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.
Through you Lord ALL things are possible. I will face trials in this world but YOU LORD have OVERCOME this world.
We are not meant to retire no matter what the world says. I, Melanie have been sent on a special assignment by God, not by man, but by God. Lord thank you for your grace and mercy to include me as part of your plan. Give me fhe faith and courage to follow through.
I have asked God to help me make time for my devotions, so He woke me @ 4am this morning. I am 62 yrs old & I, Marlene have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. I'm awake & reporting for duty. It is an honor to serve The King of Kings AND Lord of Lords. As a pastor's wife for 30 yrs, there were always times I felt I knew my assignments. but now in the role of a semi-retired pastor's wife, I thought I no longer had a purpose. That was foolish! I will always be under "special assignment". No time for retirement. The world can't afford it, spiritually. God bless us all!!!
Amen and God Bless this morning…..MY journey has just begun…and I intend to stay on my course
Praying for you Leenda324- that you know you are His. Somehow all the grief and craziness is part of the bigger plan and someday we’ll understand it all! I appreciate your humor Leenda- “someone call the “whaaa”ambulance” Priceless. Sometimes we just have to laugh, huh? Or we’d never stop crying…
Bless you, my sister. I’m pulling for ya!
I cant believe this is the second or third message I've heard about what is God's mission for me…not what is my mission for my life…what are you telling me Lord…what are you using me for. Stacey, reporting for duty!
It’s hard to believe that little old me have a mission set by God, but reading this had actually boost my faith so much I have realise that I am a child of God and is so looking forward to the great things he has planed for my family and I. Our God is an awesome God I thank him so much for loving me for me n blessing me every step of my journey. Ladies have faith in him we are all in a mission on this earth.
Thank you Rachel…for sharing such beautiful truth and words of encouragement! Jesus has called each one of us special ladies to serve honerably in our own unique way to further His kingdom…This means so much to me personally to be able to see..I am not alone in my walk, my struggles..my fears. God Bless each and every amazing women…together we walk with Christ!!!
I deb have been sent on a special mission by Christ Jesus as part of Gods master plan, to use my gifts to serve. and currently to assist the family’s affected by the floods last week. To physically assist as well as spirituallly ministering to their emotional needs.Thank you Lord for all these caring sisters, please watch over each and every one of them as they follow the plan you have designed for them. In Your Service!
I feel it was part of my unique life and ministry assignment to pray for you today after reading this devo. I was HONORED to do so!! God is SO spectacular!!!
1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.
This verse really encourages me. Both for my church and here with SRT. Each one of us are important and valuable to the Body, no matter how insignificant we might feel at times. I’m not able to serve at church as much as I would like, but I do what I am able to. Even using SRT as a part of my quiet times has helped me to study the Bible and understand weekly sermons better.
I, T. Thomas, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.
Wow! I am new to the She Reads Truth community, and this is my first day joining the bible study.
This is such an uplifting verse. I am a first year teacher, and have been feeling frustrated lately with my students. However, I felt much better today thinking about how I am on a "special assignment" from God to work in the lives of these children, and let them work in mine. Thanks so much for these inspirational words, Raechel and know that your family is in my prayers!
I was once a first year teacher so I definitely understand your plight. You are definitely on a special assignment for these children need someone positive and spiritual in their life. You might be the only love they feel on a daily basis, or the only prayer that goes up on their behalf. praying before work always helped me and praying in my classroom before the day started and declaring a good day with peace surely makes a difference. Keep at it. Be encouraged and instead of being frustrated with the students look deep inside of yourself and see if there is anything within you that needs reflection it helps.
Be blessed, from one teacher to another you change lives and make history everyday.
This is such a refresher to hear. I feel like my calling on this earth is to be a humble, serving wife and mother. Whenever I'm rocking a crying baby in her rocker with my foot while folding my husband's work clothes (while he lazes about the house watching tv) I will not complain how I have so much to do. Instead I'll praise God for a hardworking husband who provides for his family and for my daughter who is such a sweeting, precious little angel.
I, Sherri, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. Father, You created me to do good things. Apart from You I can do nothing. Please help me to do good things.
Be blessed Sisters!!
Be Blessed! God has you in His Hands!
"And no matter how old you are, and how many days God has written for you on this earth, sister, YOU are a part of the MASTER PLAN. He has willed it. It is written. …"
Thanks Raechel! Not sure when this was originally posted but completely can see why It's one of the 5 Favorites. What a beautifully moving testimony from your heart to touch the heart of others, even barren "older women" like myself but indeed God speaks Truth through your words and the words of your testimony through this one verse in the Message that many of us might have missed or not really given it this special tribute as you have … and the very special sentiment of this…
… so "reporting for duty"… or I reported for duty and each day I continue to try my best at this "report to duty" of my Master's calling and plan, yet I see my duty as a privilege as I'm sure being a mommy is for you and the others that have been given this "mission". For others, like me, the mission becomes one of "mothering" other's children as a teacher (my earlier years) and the an adoptive parent of 2 …and then spiritual ones in God's ministry brought and placed in our paths to nurture for a short time, share or care from our heart, or give an encouraging word as He pieces our life together and intricately weaves each moment of unrelentless love into a message of hope to just one more soul
“I, _Peggy_, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
I'm doing my best to carry out each daily assignment as I grow in the Holy Spirit's fruit through His Word and sharing our testimonies is one of the avenues to share His Good News and the gospel of Jesus, "what He has done or does for me, He will do for you too"… Joy comes in the mourning or the morning as we walk forward one more day in God's truth and community with our eyes wide open, for our special assignment that day… each day… an opportunity or chance to grow closer and walk with Him even in missions aborted, God will bring or turn each one around for His Glory if we seek Him first and through it all, He will refine us, restore us, renew us, in relationship with Him and others as we lean on Him and trust His will to be completed even through our pain,our trials, our unfilled purposes, He will use each one for His good purpose if we allow Him to work in us and through us.
Many blessings SRT team and community…looking forward to what God reveals to each of us, this week. As I sat quietly and reflected He stirred up many…
Love and peace,
Peggy
Oh Raechel … and I do completely believe that those precious little lives and their heart beats held and accomplished a very important Mission and it's in your hands and heart. I am so grateful God chose you and used you as His vessel for them and us!
Wow! What an amazing post today to know that God is with us wherever we may go and His plan, that's what we are doing!
This post is fitting right into everything else that is going on in my life and the words that have been spoken to me. I'm still struggling to find what God's special assignment is for me but I know eventually it will all piece together.
I'm in a season of life that my heart needed to be reminded if this!
This post could not have been more divinely timed. Truly, the Lord gave you just the words He needed so many of us, and especially me, to read this morning. Thank you for continually and faithfully posting what He shows you. These were the words my soul needed in this moment.
I ,Janel, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as a part of God's master plan .
My life at times seems so out of control. What a revelation that I have been sent. Because I have been sent, I ,with God's help can take charge of the day. I can use the day to be an example of Christ love.
What a blessing! What an honor.
Thank you. I have been truly blessed by these studies.
What an honor ! So very grateful for this study!
Thank you Ladies…God Bless
Father, thank you for this message! and Raechel, thank you for sharing your testimony. Realizing that even your children who aren't on Earth now were apart of that mission and when they passed, Christ said, "Mission complete! Work well done." to them makes me emotional. Father, I don't know your plan for Me- but I do know that you've given me the mission of pointing others to you in everything I do, no matter the situation. Forgive me for falling so short of this- for being a bad agent and not doing the mission right SO many times!! Lord, use me today. In ANY way you so chose. Be close to me, and give me the confidence, affirmation, and reassurance to know that I can do it.
I, Lori, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan.
This is perfect for me today. I am a mental health therapist, and often find my self struggling with how to respond to clients who identify themselves as agnostics or atheists. Not wanting to alienate or insult them, I also don't want to hide my faith, so sometimes it becomes a bit of s balancing act. This morning, my husband and I are meeting with our accountant, who is an atheist. For some reason, ever since we received our tithing statement at church yesteday, I've been very aware and curious about what he must think when he sees statements such as this from his customers. Does he think we're crazy to be giving so much money to a church? Not that it matters to me, personally. I'm am a cheerful giver, and very excited to be in a place in my life where I can actually tithe. This was not the case for a long, long, time.
Then I read this statement this morning… I, Lori, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. I have to wonder if this meeting this morning is part of His master plan. I pray I can be an example of Christ's love and grace today.
“I, Linda, have been sent on a special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
Do I really believe this?
I’ve been — and am — struggling to believe this right now. There’s been hard, hard stuff throughout my life. And now I’m “old”. I know God is faithful. He always has been. But some of the things that have happened have been profoundly difficult. Has he gotten me through? Yes. Do I feel singled out? Maybe sometimes.
I know: call the “whaaa”mbulance.
Life happens. We make bad choices and live with consequences. God redeems them. He also puts us in the families he chooses. I have to believe this is part of his perfect plan.
Wrestling with this today.
God never puts one in a situation that you cannot walk through… It is well love!
Reporting for duty, Lord. When I read todays message, i know why my little one was sent. Her mission was to assist in my being brought to Christ. I always thought of her passing as a punishment. I now having a better reflection, she was sent here for my salvation. I was saved right after her burial. Such a big assignment for a little one. Thank you for my gifts. I too struggle as to my gift that God can use. However, I am sure by following Him, it will become apparent. Thank you for todays message. God Bless this site and everyone here. Have a Blessed day.
Trying to let God work his plan through me. Thank you Raechel for sharing so intimately with us all.
This has given me so so much hope, Just when i was wondering how am gonna make it through with this unplanned baby n am unmarried n a christian. But i know al make it. Thanks :)
I Sue have been send on special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan.
I love that the even the simple intro used in this verse is important. I often skip over these type of verses wanting to get to the"meat " of the Bible.
Thank you for showing me every bit of the bible is important!
Oh Lord use me! Show me how to be part of your master plan. Help me to know what you want me to do and be in this world.
Wow! jesus wants to use me. I don't know exactly how or what my calling is, but I intend to live every day, doing my little job as best I can, and maybe that's it. I report for duty, Lord.
I, Brandi, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as a part of God's master plan.
Father, help me live like it today, in Your strength and Your grace! Help me be focused on You and the mission You have for me today. Enable me to be aware of Your presence, Your voice, Your guidance all day!
Praying for you Tina today that God will give you direction and purpose. He loves you and you are a special part of His plan! Rest in the peace that He knows and has every one of your days planned out for His benefit.
Thank you Bagley. God bless you. X
Oops sorry, was meant to say Hayley….. lol.
I, monique have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of Gods master plan. Very encouraging for me this morning. Weather that being a submissive helpmeet for my husband and a encouraging mama. By Gods grace doing all things in the spirit of excellence. I was heard a song say”if you ever see me going astray Show me the way Lord”. I know because God has a purpose for me that he will show me His way! Thank you Jesus.
“Because every day that your heart is beating is a day to live your calling as a daughter of the King!”
I like how that says THE king, not a king but the king of all Kings.
That was such a powerful message, a lot of times I know personally that I don’t really feel like I’m a valued Christian. I’m not in the choir, I’m not a speaker nor do I hold some powerful position where I’ve winning souls for the kingdom left and right. I’m not perfect, some times I fall short and I’m not exactly sure what my gifts even are. But to know that God still has use for ME. Right now, Not when I get my self together, not tomorrow, not once things get better. But to know that God values and haves purpose for me right now, as I am in the mist of my mess is powerful.
I,Dazarae, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan.”
sorry for the thumbs down….meant to push thumbs up… doesnt look like I can undo……loved your message, definately not a thumbs down. Have a blessed day !!
I, Kristi, have been sent on special assignment by Christ, as part of God’s master plan.
Wow! How amazing to think that little ol’ me, is part of God’s master plan. That if I veer off path, will that affect God’s plan in a negative way? I feel honored to be sent on this special assignment. I only hope that I don’t disappoint!
Rachel, thank you so very much for this. . I so needed to hear this…..
Since julee my daughter was called home to be with the Lord, and a year later my husband left us for greener grass, then one after the boys left home, I have been so so very lost. I lost my identity…who I was …..I had lost to someone else, I,d lost a chunk of me, I was not needed in the way I,d been needed when the children were younger…I was alone…. for what?????
I have so taken on board that I am part of a master plan and although,, I will need time for that to sink in, I will wear and hold on to this verse today and always….
I, Christiana, have been sent on special assignment by Christ, as part of God's master plan!!!!
God, bless each and every one of you, my sister's, and I pray whatever our assignments, we can sing of of the Love of our Lord today, Amen.xx
Thank you Rachel for sharing this. My circumstances are different in someways but my feelings of "why am I still here, what's there for me to do now?" Are the same. I pray that God will bless you on your new journey as you carve out a new life for yourself. God is with us, every step of the way…god bless you!
I just joined the daily plan and read your comment. Over a year later, I pray that you have found your worth in Him! I hope that you have realized that bad things happen to good people everyday; that you now have a testimony to share with someone else who feels lost and abandoned. You're still here and hopefully you are blooming where you're planted. Be well!
“Your special assignment is different than mine … It is as unique as you are, this calling to point the world to Christ.” How refreshing to hear! Sometimes I get caught up in comparing myself to others gifts or callings. But when it all comes down to it, we are each crucial pieces in the body of Christ! It has taken me awhile to realize that. Whatever God equipped us with is going to be different from our sisters and brothers & so important in the overall mission that God wants us to carry out. We are all called to further His kingdom & we are to fully embrace what He's given us to do so. I feel so blessed and thankful that God has us all on a special assignment! <3
I, Jaida, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as a part of God's master plan. :)
I loved this commentary the first time and I don’t think I will ever not need to hear it.
Because every day that your heart is beating is a day to live your calling as a daughter of the King!
Wow what a challenge – God doesn’t just want us to live out the big things for his glory, the times when everyone will see. But the little, day to day details. They matter too. Today I can be used by God and for God. I am willing…
Wow is right. It's awesome to think God in all His greatness can use little me in His Master Plan. I'm so thankful He made me a part of His plan. I know it's not because He need me,but because I need Him.
Very profound for me. A must share