Finding My Way
This blog has been such an awesome experience for me. I have met some wonderful people here. I have learned a lot about myself. It has helped me to become more consistent because I have come to feel that there are people out there who are waiting for me to write something to encourage and exhort them.
And, I have been struggling to find my voice.
I would love to be an Andrew Wommack or a Joyce Meyer. But, I have come to realize that’s just not me. Andrew Wommack and Joyce Meyer are teachers. They have spent decades studying the Word and they expound the word and “tell it like it is.” They have an urgent message and they aren’t afraid to share it. They don’t mince words.
And, I have received—and continue to receive—a great deal from them because I am not easily offended. It’s my personality to be able to easily see what someone is saying, regardless of how they say it…even it it’s in a less than sensitive way.
Many people cannot receive from them because they are stymied by the delivery of the words and cannot hear the message.
On the other hand, I am an encourager. Rom 12:6-8 says:
In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. (NLT)
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.
That is what I need to focus on. That is where I need to find my voice. And, I am still looking. 
I have read and learned so much in my time on this earth. I do read and learn so much every week. But, my gift is more along the line of a John Maxwell or a Joel Osteen.
I need to learn to flow in the gift that God gave me. I don’t think that I have been envying other’s gift, I just think that it has taken me this long to learn that I am an encourager, not a teacher.
Father, help me to find my way!
God Bless You on Your Journey!
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Hi Tamera,
I think you’re right on with this insight. I know you always encourage me whenever I read anything you’ve written.
Isn’t the Lord awsome! He gives each of us certain gifts and then connects us to people who need that gift.
Blessings,
Phyllis
July 27th, 2007 | #
I completely understand your search. I don’t often feel like I have much to contribute to the general populace, but I feel the need/pull to continue to write what I see, learn and feel. Please continue to share what God places on your heart - it will be used by Him in ways you may never know! ((hugs))
July 27th, 2007 | #
Oh you are finding your way– and it is right in our hearts. I can’t imagine anyone reading what you write from your heart without it touching each heart. Love you Mom
July 27th, 2007 | #
Yes Tamera, You are an encourager. Our Dear Lord has used you numerous times to encourage me using you as His tool.
I am praying that our Lord encourages you, in the name of Jesus, as you use His Word to encourage us. That by the power of His Holy Spirit, He guide you through His Words and Lead you in the way you should go. In Jesus name. Amen.
Tamera, you have an amazing gift. Do not ever allow the enemy to make you feel any different. When you feel you don’t have the words, close your eyes and focus on your Creator, our Lord and Savior and put all of your Trust on Him.
Praying for you, your sister in Christ,
JEN
July 28th, 2007 | #