Putting first thing first

Hi guys. i feel as though i have little right to post here as i have been gone so long, but here I am anyway I guess. I have been studying and reading the Word and seeking God after a stark realization that I was all about the business of ministry without really seeking God at all. i prayed and read the Word every day, but it had become a ritual more than a true exchange between myself and the Creator of the universe.  I loved God, but I was becoming bitter, angry and doing things that hurt people without even realizing it. God called me back to Himself and right now I am going through a time of brokenness (in a good way). God has to be first and then I can serve Him. I read this and I think I shared it before, but it really has become real to me this week. God wants lovers who serve not servants who love. We must first love because that is the basis from which all our gifts, talents and abilities flow. After all "God is love."

I'm not sure why I am posting this. I love you all and I miss you. My puter is sick and I have to borrow my hubbies w I come on. Hugs and God Bless you all. Amy

Hi Amy,
I have been through similar periods in my journey of faith.  I think most of us have.  It usually ends up with me broken and then falling deeper in love with the Lord. 

Keep moving forward no matter what, and keep praising Him.

Hugs,
Trish

You ladies have both put this very well! Hopefully we will continue to allow the Lord to shape us, His vessels. Sometimes we must be broken to be rebuilt and as you say Amy that is a good thing and we should be grateful that He is still working on us. I always love to hear from you Amy so post any ol' time!!

How nice to hear from you, Amy. I understand what you're going through. The fact that you can be honest about it is wonderful, for that means that you are coming to terms with it and desire to bring it before other believers, to help them. One of the most precious things about our Father is that He loves us too much to leave us where we are. There is joy in brokenness.
Blessings,
Mary