FaithStones Devotional - July

The Stirring in Your Spirit: Answering God’s Call

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they

shall be filled." — Matthew 5:6

Do you ever find yourself sitting quietly, feeling a deep, persistent

yearning to do more for the Kingdom of God? Does your heart long to

make a greater impact, even if you aren’t entirely sure what that

looks like yet?

If you are experiencing that inner pull, take heart: that desire was

placed into your spirit by the Lord Himself.

Right now, He is stirring up your spirit man. God does not plant holy

discontent without a purpose. There is a specific, unique assignment

for you on this earth, designed by the Creator before time began.

Seeking the Commander

If you haven't discovered your assignment yet, do not grow

discouraged. Keep praying, keep seeking, and keep pressing into the

Lord. He promises to guide your steps right into the center of His

will.

If you are already walking in your calling, the instruction remains

the same: keep seeking Him. It is the only way to stay on track.

Remember, He is the Commander and General of the armies of heaven, and

we are at His command. Our job is not to map out the entire

battlefield; our job is simply to let Him lead us.

Look Past the Glitter

In a world obsessed with stage lights, platforms, and applause, it is

easy to mistake "big" for "meaningful." But God’s economy operates

differently.

Your assignment doesn't have to be something seemingly huge. Don't

look for the glitter and the hype. Whatever He asks you to do, just do

it—no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to the world. If

the King of Kings asked you to do it, it holds infinite value in His

sight. Faithful obedience in the secret place moves the heart of God

far more than public recognition.

As the Scripture reminds us:

"For who has despised the day of small things?" — Zechariah 4:10

🗓️ This Month’s Study Plan,

To help you cultivate this stirring in your spirit, we are spending

the next four weeks diving into what it means to be a faithful

servant. Use these weekly focuses for your personal quiet time and

meditation:

Week 1: Matthew 25:14-30 - The Parable of the Talents

Focus: Examining what God has entrusted to our hands and choosing

boldness over fear. Are we multiplying our gifts or hiding them?

Week 2: Corinthians 15:58 - Keeping Busy in the Lord

Focus: Staying actively engaged in the work of ministry and daily

obedience. Idle time breeds distraction; holy momentum breeds

breakthrough.

Week 3: Galatians 6:9 - Do Not Weary in Doing Good 🌱

Focus: Pressing through the exhaustion of the sowing season. Do not

give up, for a day is coming when you will reap a harvest if you do

not faint.

Week 4: John 9:4 - Working While It Is Day ☀️

Focus: Recognizing the urgency of the times. We must work while the

light is here, for the night comes when no man can work. Let us finish

the work of the Father.

Reflect & Pray:

Lord, thank You for the holy hunger You are stirring up inside of me.

Forgive me for the times I have looked for glitter instead of grace,

or minimized the small tasks You've given me. I submit to You today as

my General. Lead me, guide me, and give me the strength to work

faithfully for Your glory while it is still day. Amen.

Don't skip the stretch.

Are you a bit sportive or not at all ? Well whatever level you are in sports, whether professional,

casual, or not at all... Let's just go through some basics in sports. Usually it is advised to do

some stretching before you start the actual sport you want to do ; whether running, swimming,

playing tennis or what ever it is.

Well know that God often does the same thing with us. See,

sometimes we get irritated by the dealings of God, not realizing we do exactly the same thing.

Before God gets you into the field of your calling, He takes you into some stretching. You leave

your comfort zone, just as deciding to do sports takes you from your comfy bed or from that

comfy sofa. In the process of stretching He teaches you to die to yourself, meaning you don't

allow your flesh to rule over your spirit, but you let the Holy Spirit lead you and have His way in

your life.

You learn to surrender to Him. You allow your spirit to become truly one with The

Lord. Just take some time to realize how powerful this is : becoming one with God. The same

power that raised Christ from the dead residing in and with you! Hallelujah!

As awkward as this may seem, sometimes your stretching may be battling with some illness, a

long awaited prayer request, financial issues, etc. Maybe the very thing you are asking God to

change in your life is what He actually is using to change you! Nobody loves to be in difficulty

but if the Lord allows you to go through something, know that He will bring you out of it safely

and victorious! The Bible is full of true stories of victories won by the Lord for His people ! And

when you have stood fast through the process, the Lord can finally release you into the field of

your calling.

And when you get there, you will realize that everything you went through actually

prepared you for that purpose. You become meek because of the brokenness you went through

but you also become tough skinned and a true warrior of God. None of the schemes of the devil

will make you back down.

Know that you were created with a divine purpose. So be encouraged. The Lord is not crushing

you. He is stretching you. Let the Holy Spirit give you divine understanding of what you are

going through, ask Him : Is this from the Lord? If Yes, then trust Him. Yield to Him easily for the

process to be as fast as possible. But if the answer is no and is rather a spiritual opposition?

Well you know what to do Child of The Most High! Arm yourself up, and wage spiritual warfare

against the powers of darkness! (Eph. 6:10-12 ) You already have the victory through Christ

Jesus! Just go for it ! Let the Holy Spirit give you strategies. Pray Until Something Happens

(PUSH ! ).

Shhh...Listen, can you hear the Holy Spirit cheering you up? He is your cheerleader. He is for

you! You can do it! Don't skip the stretch !

With love,

Eva-Marianne