We Are The Body of Christ

I had a pastor tell me once that we need to locate ourselves in the Bible and I really didn’t know what that meant until recently. One day I was reflecting on what he said and immediately I heard in my heart ‘Timothy.” Once I reacquainted myself with the books of 1 and 2 Timothy I understood that I had just found myself in the Bible. I have always desired to do God the right way. My heart has always been toward order in the House of God, but that is a message for another day. We are the Body of Christ, but what does that really mean? For me it means finding where I fit in when it comes to the ministry of others. Recently I had my book published and still didn’t know exactly how I was suppose to fit in. My book focuses on the goodness of God through terrible circumstances. The true power of God’s Word can be lost in tradition and desiring order I decided to reveal the fullness of God’s love and power for today.

Once my book was published the publisher began setting me up with book signings, but that just didn’t seem to fit in. After several months of confusion I finally realized that the Lord wanted me to take the message of my book to the church. I struggled with mental illness for more than 25. It wasn’t until 6 years ago I realized I was supposed to get a B.S. in psychology. Some Christians would be offended by that and some Christians have been discouraged in seeking these types of careers, but my answer to that is God is in everything good (Colossians 1:17). If you study (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy you would see the footprint of God in it. Aspects of CBT can be found in Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, and 2 Corinthians 10:5, and even that is a subject for another time.

Where do I fit in? For me, God is taking something that was designed to kill me and use it as a ministry tool because it demonstrates the power of His Word. I also understand that mental illness is at epidemic proportions and therapy leaves some people without any answers, I know this because therapy never did anything for me. Once I received Christ as my Savior I began to read my Bible 3 hours a night for 6 months and in that time I experienced more freedom from depression and delusional thoughts than in 2 ½ years of counseling. God was the only one that had the power to deliver me from condemnation. The question is where do you fit in? I pray that this article is encouraging and thought provoking for you. I encourage you to find yourself in the Word of God, just like the scripture states we are the Body of Christ.