One of my favorites books is Esther. I love everything about it, all the people in it, how God (of course) worked everything out. I think my favorite verse from this book is Esther 4:14b- "And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this." God called Esther-she answered. She had some help along the way, someone encouraging her, reminding her of the work God was doing through her. It always makes me think, "what has God called me for?" He's called me for a lot of things, I have taught Sunday school & still help when I'm needed, worked w/ youth. He's called me to play in the praise band--love love love!!! But He's also called me to be like Him!! He's called me to show love, even to the unlovable. To be kind, even when there's no kindness in return. To be His light in this dark world, to point people always in the direction of Him. I'm thankful for this calling. I'm thankful that I can look at that verse in Esthet & say, "yes! I have come to this place/position for this such time!" He's called each of us, by name, for His purpose. He will equip us to do the work & we just need to listen to His voice & obey what He's saying. Not always the easiest, but He is w/ us...always...to the very end. So that even through the hard days/times we can still, through His grace, keep going. So let's make sure as we're going through our busy day, that we show Jesus to each person that we come in touch with. When we act or look or speak like Him, it makes an impact or plants a seed in the person we are with & I always think that God is just smiling & thinking, "yep, that's my kid--they look & act just like me!!!" What a wonderful thought as we go through out our day :-)) that we look like our Heavenly Father & that pleases Him!!! Couple verses to help remind you of Gods involvement through out your day... Phil 1:6- ...that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Heb 13:20a & 21- Now may the God of peace...equip you w/ everything good for doing his will, & may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever & ever amen.