I must confess that right now I have a huge pile of laundry to conquer and a sink full of dishes. The charge to go into the world and make disciples seems beyond my capability. I can’t make time to wash my hair most weeks. How am I supposed to fulfill the Great Commission when I can’t even get to the grocery store to make dinner for my family? I am just an ordinary woman. The call to reach the lost seems like an extraordinary challenge. How can I have a missionary heart in the midst of my daily life? Reading through the Bible, I’ve found inspiration from the lives of 5 ordinary women who made an extraordinary difference. 5 Ordinary Ways to Live on Mission for our Extraordinary God:
You can choose to be a world changer right now. Pray, help, encourage, invite others in, and serve. Ordinary acts of obedience can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. About Lyli
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10 Comments
4/30/2016 09:02:09 pm
So glad you were encouraged, Kathy! I think sometimes we make it harder than it is. These women all used their God-given gifts in simple ways to make a big difference. Blessings
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5/4/2016 08:48:51 am
Little things make a big difference sometimes. :)
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5/4/2016 07:36:54 am
Beautiful Lyli! Such encouraging words for women to hear and follow. Our small acts of obedience can certainly make a big difference in the lives of many.
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5/4/2016 08:47:59 am
Thanks, Crystal. Researching what the Scriptures had to say about these women really encouraged me. I can stay be a world changer right in my living room.
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5/4/2016 10:00:33 am
Aw, thanks Meghan! I worked in youth ninistry for a couple of decades Teens are my thing... but I also love having sister in the Lord. So nice to meet you today! :)
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Mary Gemmill
7/1/2016 12:13:27 am
Loved this Lyli and found it helpful as I search for ways to make retirement fulfilling and purposeful.
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Pauline
9/25/2017 05:20:15 am
Thank you Lyli! this wonderful reminder of how God can use us, as is, where is, truly spoke to my heart.
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