Working God's Plan

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."  Ephesians 2:10  (NIV)

Often those of us with chronic illnesses have a problem feeling useful.  I know that for a long time I was a Doer, busy all of the time.  My identity was tied to what I did.  Pastor's wife, Mother, Teacher, writer. It is a normal part of our society I guess; when you meet someone new the first question often is this; "What do you do?"

When chronic illness puts us in bed, this often makes us wonder; "What can I DO now?"  I used to measure my days by what I could check off my to do list.  I wanted to have a list of accomplishments!  Now sometimes it is a big day if I can do a load of laundry and make a meal.

But dear friends, we ARE God's workmanship.  He created us, just as we are.  We are His children! We are created by Him to do good works.  And do you know what else?  He already knows and has planned our good works.  Our scripture says that there are good works "which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Even with our illnesses we are useful to Him.  Even if we feel weak, we can still know and believe that God created us just as we are.  To do "good works."  So we need to grow closer to God, to get to know Him, and see what it is that He wants us to do.  He has a plan for us!

We can pray.  This world needs prayer warriors!  Our Pastor families face heavy loads daily.  Our Military definitely need our prayers, Missionaries, shut in's, those who are in the hospital all would appreciate our prayers, and perhaps a note to tell them that they are prayed for.

If we think about it, there is a lot we can do!  But first we must draw close to God and find what it is that He has planned for us!  Isn't this exciting?

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About the Author: Sandra Platt is a Pastors wife and mother of two almost grown kids. She lives in Southern Indiana.  She enjoys cross stitching, writing for her Lord, and be involved with all of the friendships she has made through this ministry.  She has had Fibromyalgia for 18 years, along with other multiple chronic illness.