This is part of a series called “Devotionals.”
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“David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. ‘I cannot go in these,’ he said to Saul, ‘because I am not used to them.’ So he took them off.” (1 Samuel 17:39).
This applies to all parts of my life.
If there is a project or task within it that I don’t understand, am not good at, and am not remotely curious or passionate about – I need to leave it alone and leave it to someone else who meets or will grow to meet those requirements. I have no business meddling in things God didn’t build me to suit, and I am guaranteed to fail.
Of course – there are activities that may not be my favorite thing to do or that may not seemingly be the best use of my time – that I’ll need to partake in.
How will I know the difference?
I believe that there are two conditions to figuring this out:
1. If God calls me to do it – which means prayer must happen first, and being aware of His answer thereafter; and
2. If it is a sign of love – if it shows someone you care and speaks their love language.
These two conditions are simple enough to direct all tasks that present themselves. I won’t have to feel confused about which road to take, and I won’t have to feel reactive.
