My New Mission: Ministry In MEMPHIS!!!

Our God is faithful. He is faithful to fulfill every promise He has made in His Word. Want to know what His promises are for you? Get in the Word. Some of my favorite promises: Psalm 139, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 37:4, James 1...(ask me for more). The Lord has been teaching Kent and I the freedom in life that comes when you live by faith and not by fear. I urge you, take the challenge to live by faith instead of fear.

Try it now*

*What are you worried about? Ask God to take control of it (a decision, a health issue, an exam, a presentation, your safety, finances, a job, a relationship, etc), and give up the burden of your worry, allowing Him to show you what to do next. Trusting that He will provide and take care of everything will change your attitude about your situation, and it will give you a new outlook and a refreshed feeling to press on. This is isn't easy; our enemy will attempt to trick you back into worry and fear.

Matthew 6:27

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?"

Our society is full of fear-imposing messages- aka the media. Living in Memphis, the news isn't exactly encouraging; I know this is the case with most news stations everywhere. However, I'm not just challenging you to stop living in fear of pain or death, I'm talking about living by faith in every aspect of your daily life. These first 2.5 months of living in Memphis have been filled with so much change and opportunity for fear for Kent and I in dealing with our finances, dental school, big decisions, and jobs. But let me tell you(!!!), God has blessed me with a new testimony of His faithfulness by providing a ministry home for me! As of September 27th, I am the new Education Director at the Neighborhood Christian Center in downtown Memphis!

Let me make this clear- I only desire to boast in my Lord, Jesus Christ, and what HE is doing in my life.  Let me also clarify that even if God had not provided me a ministry position and He wanted me to continue my work in the dental office (of course I plan to go back to working in a dental office one day someday soon as long as Kent keeps up the good work!), He deserves all the praise in the world. I could not be more thankful for my job at the dental office because of all that I learned and the wonderful people I met while working there. My co-workers were awesome and they were so gracious and understanding when I made the decision to take the ministry position. Naturally, I was really getting the hang of things and enjoying my job a great deal during my last 2 weeks at the dental office! 

After a month and a half of working at NCC, I am forever changed. God is definitely working on my heart- teaching me, shaping me, and breaking me. I am experiencing thoughts, feelings, and emotions I have never thought/felt/experienced before. It has been a daily battle against discouraging thoughts from the Enemy that I am not capable of making a difference. I have never felt such heaviness hang over me as I have in the past couple months. But praise God, Jesus has already won the war for me! I could not survive the [daily] battle, but Jesus has and continues to on my behalf! I also praise God for my husband. Kent has been a vital source of strength and encouragement to me as I come home exhausted, often emotional, and discouraged. God is using His Word, my husband, my co-workers, my pastor, music, and the children I serve every day to encourage me and remind me of His love, His will, and that He is in control.

Proverbs 16:3

" Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."

LOVE HIM.

TRUST HIM 

SERVE HIM

LIVE BY FAITH. DON'T GIVE UP. 

YOUR LIFE IS NOT YOUR OWN. 

KNOW THAT JESUS LOVES YOU.  

 LOVE OTHERS

SERVE OTHERS

PRAY 4 OTHERS

GIVE 2 OTHERS

SEEK TRUTH

SHARE TRUTH

Thank you for reading. :)

~Kelly