Daring to Live the Life He's Called You to Live
This morning, as I read Luke 1, I was struck again by the lives of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Both came from priestly lines and are described by God as righteous, “blamelessly” following all God’s commandments and ordinances (Luke 1:6) — an amazing description to be remembered by.
They had given themselves fully to the Lord, yet their deepest desire — to have a child — hadn’t been fulfilled. In old age they likely assumed the dream was over and set it aside.
As the years passed without a child to hold, they could have become angry, bitter, disillusioned, or discouraged. Yet they didn’t waver in faith and trust, even when God’s answer seemed to be “no.”
They were well past childbearing age when Zacharias served in the temple and learned that their prayers had indeed been heard and answered. When they finally held John in their arms, I can only imagine their joy — no moments wasted on wishing it had happened sooner, but fully reveling in the miracle of becoming parents when it had seemed impossible.
God didn’t just answer their prayer; He exceeded it. John was born to go before the Messiah in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17). The truth God saw was that they weren’t too old for their dreams — and that His timing, outside of their own, was crucial to His plan.
Age did not disqualify them; it positioned them to pour wisdom and faith into the next generation. Their influence on John would ripple across history in ways they could never have known. Their focus never shifted as they loved God and lived for Him in every season of their lives.
In their story, I saw my own reflection — the dreams I’ve held onto and the prayers I’ve prayed that seem to hang in the silence. Maybe because I’m in my late fifties and we’re newly empty nesters, this theme hit deeper. I’ll admit recent events have sharpened it, too.
So I looked in the mirror and asked some hard questions:
• Am I wholly giving myself to the Lord, following where He leads no matter the cost?
• Have I given up on dreams, assuming it’s too late for them to be fulfilled?
• Have I made God small in my belief of what’s possible?
• Am I investing in the next generation in ways that will outlive me?
• What changes do I need to make to live fearlessly and take risks?
• What’s holding me back from taking action?
The dreams, passions, and prayers in our hearts have divine purpose. We aren’t too old or too young for them to come to pass. Those of us who are older bring wisdom from maturity and experience; those who are younger bring fresh perspective and insight. Both must be heard, valued, and passed on across generations.
Living for Him means laying down our lives — our hopes, dreams, and desires — and trusting Him with the timing and outcome, just as Zacharias and Elizabeth did.
No matter our age, we need the courage to live boldly and humbly for God, believing that our lives are not about us. We were made for Him, and His heart longs that all would know Him.
How are we living toward that end?
Ask God these questions (and any others He brings to mind). He meets each of us personally — your questions may be different than mine.
Then take the steps He’s leading you to take. Don’t wait — none of us is promised tomorrow.
Take the risks.
Live fearlessly.
Love those He puts before you.
Fulfill God’s mandate on your life — wholeheartedly.
When you follow God’s leading, you have the backing of all heaven. We can’t do it on our own, but God goes above and beyond anything we can ask or imagine. His ways are higher than ours, so we can trust Him even in disappointment, anger, or when things don’t make sense.
I’m cheering you on, sweet friend. If you ever need a listening ear or prayer, please reach out.
Living for Him,
Andrea
P.S. If you'd find it helpful, a few days ago, I did a video processing around the passing of Charlie Kirk. Click below to listen on YouTube. (It's also on my FB wall.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 7:00 EST
One last thing . . .I would love for you to join me Tuesday night --> TOMORROW!
(The recording will be available if you can't make it live.)
✨ Have you ever had something catch your eye during the day — a detail, a moment, a symbol — and deep down you just knew it mattered, even if you didn’t quite understand why?
What if those moments weren’t random at all?
What if God was highlighting them to you — speaking, inviting, revealing?
Sometimes, He nudges us toward a treasure hunt.
Sometimes, He whispers secrets.
Sometimes, He simply wants to draw us into conversation.
God is always speaking. The question is: are we noticing, and do we know how to follow where He’s leading?
That’s where mapping comes in. It’s a simple yet powerful way to recognize the things God is highlighting, connect the dots, and grow in hearing His voice — whether for prayer, the prophetic, or direction in your everyday life.
📅 Tuesday, Sept 16 | 7:00 p.m. EST | Online via Zoom
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Don’t miss this chance to sharpen a skill that can transform the way you recognize and respond to God’s voice.
Come curious. Leave equipped.
Feel free to invite others!
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