have you seen my ministry?

For a few years now,I've felt that God was calling me to ministry.I also believed that the first step involved moving to Nashville.So,a year ago,I started making preparations to move. I went last January and met some people at the DHS office in Nashville.My plan was to transfer my job at least to get me to Nashville.Then,I'd see what happened from there.I had a wonderful meeting that day at the office.However,I got back in my car after the meeting and this overwhelming sense came over me.God told me I wasn't coming to Nashville.At first I thought it was just nerves.But,as I remained in Nashville for a few more days after the meeting,I still sensed God wasn't calling me to Nashville after all.So,I came home just devastated.Luckily,I didn't turn my back on God.I started asking questions.I finally convinced myself the timing wasn't right.I thought God would still calll me eventually to Nashville. This was my thoughts for a few months.Then,I started getting anxious.I wanted to use my spiritual gifts and talents.However,I'd convinced myself that I wouldn't be able to fully use them until I got to Nashville.Only God knew when that'd be too.So,I was just kind of waiting.I didn't know what to do with myself except stay in church,bible study,etc until God called me.During this time,I made some great relationships and grew in my walk with God.I'd also built a stronger relationship with my family too.So,now,God has used all these relationships and my every day activites to be my ministry.I am ashamed to say that it hasn't been until
recently that I truly understood that my ministry is where I'm at.It's at my job,church,friends,family,etc. I thought I had to be in full time ministry to really have a ministry.That's not true.As you look at Jesus' ministry,He used ordinary daily activities and circumstances to minister.He stopped right in His tracks at times to take the time to talk with someone or to heal someone. So,I'm excited to see what 2007 holds as I look afresh at my life and my opportunities. God bless......