Making Decisions with God's Guidanceby Dale Harcombe | More from this Blogger 26 Oct 2007 05:43 AM How do you decide what you should do with your time, or what tasks you should take on in your church? Since we've been in our new house on the South Coast and even for a time before we moved, my husband and I have been praying that God will clearly show us what He would have us do in our new church and in this community and show us those activities he would have us be part of. Hospitality was one area we identified as one God asking us to work on. That we make our home available for God's use. Since we had already been to several people's places for meals, on Sunday we invited people over for lunch. It was nothing fancy - just simple meat and salad followed by cake and coffee. The important part was not stressing out to provide a feast, but spending time getting to know our visitors better. We've also joined a bible study group where we're currently studying Job. Already that has proved to be a blessing, as we share around God's Word and in prayer. Then last Sunday, as we gathered for a tea or coffee on the verandah after church, the man who'd been sitting in front of me in church said, 'Do you like to sing?' Only one answer to that - I have always loved to sing. My role in my previous church involved coordinating the music roster and leading the singing on a rostered basis. He then asked if I'd be interested in coming along to a group, Sing Australia that meets at Vincentia. I found out a little about the type of songs they sang and then said I'd see him there next time they met. I came home excited at the prospect. Last night I went along and was welcomed by a group of around 25 people. (I always find it hard to judge numbers.) After a few warm up exercises we started to sing. Most of the songs. which included folk pop, songs from musicals like Les Miserables, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, were familiar which was good. A couple I'd never heard of before, especially 'We've done us proud' by Graeme Conners, which basically is a testament to the people who have shaped and live in Australia. Fortunately, since I've never learned to read music, I have a good ear and picked up the unfamiliar songs easily. I spent a great couple of hours singing, and yes, I'll definitely be going back next week. Surely music and song are two of God's great blessings! And they are blessings we can share. This choir regularly sings at nursing homes, church functions and other community events. I'm looking forward to being a part of Sing Australia and feel sure this is one part of God's answer to the prayer about activities to be involved in, in my new community. Please visit these related blogs How To Determine God's Will in A Specific Situation How Can You Know God's Will For Your Life? How Can You Know God's Will for Your Life? -Part 2 Learn more about Dale Harcombe  Dale has a passion for books and writing. She writes in various forms, from articles to poetry to fiction for children and adults. Relevantchristian tags User Comments whittmadden (10) 29 Oct 2007 11:18 AMOne thing that God has taught me, is not to make any hasty decisions. For months after joining our church I felt as though God was wanting me to do something. I just couldn't figure out what it was. I spent the next couple of months praying to God about what he wanted me to do, and after about 3 months, the answers started coming. Being quite the technical person, I have found a place in the audio ministry, recording the sermons each night, and helping out with the church web site. I've made some pretty quick decisions on my own about some things, and have always regretted it. If seek God first, and ask him for direction, he will show you the way.  Dale Harcombe (10373) 29 Oct 2007 12:54 PMGood points. Hasty decisions often end up being wrong ones. That's why we're taking it slow, settling in and praying about where God wants us and what He wants us to do in the church. We know from past experience this is the way that works best. Then we end up in the role that is made for us and get satisfaction from doing the job God has called us to. Dale www.daleharcombe.com Community Tags choices, Decisions, direction, God's guidance Discuss this article
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