Calling

Hey everyone,

So I've had a lot on my mind lately. Several years ago, my freshman year of college to be exact I knew God was calling me into youth ministry. I've been out of college for almost 5 years and I haven't been able to have a job in my degree however I've been able to use it in Babysitting jobs or by mentoring teens. This has been great. However, I have an observation:

Callings change. Through the years I've been called to work with non-profits, then with people who have ACC and other developmental disabilities.

For a short time I taught an Esther Bible Study but through health issues that faded out... and I was left once again without something to do...

So I started a teen ministry where I would loan books out to teens. That sadly didn't last long. Teens lost interest.

Then something strange happen.

Over the last year I've been in contact with about 70 pregnant women, some have since given birth to their babies while others are still pregnant or just now learning they are pregnant. I have known several women trying to get pregnant and struggling as well...

This is where it gets strange. I am a 29 year old never been married, mother of none, who up until last month hadn't even had her first kiss. What do I know about being a mom?! Sure people in college, and some of the young people I've mentored call me "Mama Nea" but that doesn't make me equipped to minister to moms!

But things kept happening, I found a book about Moms feeling invisible, another about busy moms who become the forgotten... and then the movie "Mom's Night Out" all within weeks of each other and I had the funds and the feelings that coerced me into purchasing these things (all were on sale) Then God started placing Mom's into my life who needed the reminders that they are not forgotten or invisible, to help them feel appreciated once more.

Then most recently I saw a post about a cd that is specifically for new moms and their babies, a lullaby cd about a mothers love to her child. My heart became full as I began to spread word about this.

But I feel a strong need to have a ministry towards moms, new or experienced. These women are strong and amazing and beautiful. So I guess pray for me as I start a ministry that I feel I'm not prepared for but God somehow is calling me too. I guess it's true "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called."

Blessings
-Lynnea