Week one of my first Sabbatical ever! I got to serve at Pregnancy Resources this week. I spoke to Chris who is in charge of the volunteers and staff. She has worked there for 12 years and loves what she does. I began the task of removing files 4 years or older to be archived. I got a tour of the facility on my second day and got to learn a bit more of what they do. Every person that comes in for a service gets to be prayed over, they get there baby’s first gift (a bear) if they have a positive pregnancy test and is shown the loves of Christ thought theses amazing people. They give formula to moms for their babies, offer classes and so much more.
I went into this serve opportunity not necessarily knowing what I would be doing for the week, but simply wanted to be of help in any area of need. The need was filing paperwork. That is not glamorous and I am not one that like to be in the spotlight, so that was totally okay with me. However, part of me struggled with the purpose in it, what significant difference an I making moving files from one place to another. Does that sound like Jesus? No it does not, so I asked him to give me His perspective on this seemingly insignificant task.
He showed me that He was using me to help the volunteers and staff have more time to pray with and over the people they serve, find file more easily, because they don’t have to fight through all the files that shouldn’t be there and make room to serve more people in our community. It was good to be reminded that it is not about me. My heart is greatful.
Next time you hear from me I will be reporting from Jamaica! I fly out on Monday morning, I welcome your continued prayers for favor and that all goes well. Blessings!