Being wanted...

The funny thing about being wanted is that when you most desire to be needed, you're expendable and not necessary. No one bats an eyelash.

But when you're in a place of being more or less satisfied, people seek after you with a passion. I've had two ministries approach me this week asking me to be involved. Both are wonderful ministries that really have a need.

This puts me in such an interesting position. I've always felt that if there's a need, I should fill it -- even if isn't always my forte. It was only after I severely burned out last year that I realized this isn't the healthy route to take. My ministry heart cries out, but I have to focus on what my passion is. I turned down one of the ministries yesterday and it broke my heart to do so. I love their passion, but the specific need wasn't where my heart is. The leader was such a blessing, and we chatted about other ways I could be involved that was much more in tune with my vision.

The other ministry hasn't formally asked me to be involved, but they've been very persistent in getting to know me -- and I can tell they're eager to have me aboard. It's my main focus in prayer to see if this is where I need to be aligned.

In other news, it's Halloween today. I know some of you celebrate it and some stay far away, and both are valid ways of thinking. For the first time, my brother and I are going trick-or-treating this year. It'll be a fun time of bonding for both of us - and I'm praying the weather holds. We've been very blessed the past week or so with beautiful warm fall weather. I adore my brother, and as he's growing up we're growing closer. Tonight will be a blast!